BONUS: Recap

Making information sticky

One thing we talk a lot about in my graduate program is the idea of making information sticky. Having information is great and so is sharing it, but ultimately the goal is to make it stick. So, periodically I’ll recap some of what I’ve written about and provide some real world examples to help make this information stick. (Pro Tip: Video links are easier to view in web browser vs email)

Self Determination Theory

This post highlighted the importance of meeting your athlete’s psychological needs of autonomy and competence through connection.

Autonomy:

Baltimore Ravens @Ravens

“That was the right move.” Coach Harbaugh was Wired yesterday vs. the Packers as he talked with players about the decision to go for the two-point conversion at the end of the game.

Competence:

Full Court Prez @fullcourtprez

Awesome moment here between Curry and Kerr

Self-Awareness

Research on self-awareness suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident, more creative, we make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively.

Brandon Chambers @chambershoops

Great career advice from Sean McVay, Peter Schrager (@PSchrags), and Kliff Kingsbury (@KliffKingsbury) on Flying Coach Podcast - - Be yourself. Be genuine to who you are. - You have to have self-awareness. - Connections are important.

Facilitative Environments

Facilitative environments are high challenge and high support environments. Facilitative environments help build resilience for sustained success and well-being.

Zach Brandon @MVP_Mindset

Love this clip of Monty Williams and his leadership style. If you want to create an environment for high performing and resilient athletes, then you have to combine high demand/challenge and high support. #MVPMind

Recovery

Under-Recovery can lead to, “slow reaction times, poor decision making, more risky decision making, emotional instability and lack of awareness to that emotional instability - a recipe for destruction.” - Dr. Scott Goldman

Brian Sullivan @_briansullivan

"You have to nourish yourself. You have to fill up your own cup every single day to have the energy to lead others."

Values

“Coaches demonstrated having a strong moral compass in comments regarding having core values, especially that of focusing on the well-being of their athletes, and sticking to those values despite the intense pressures of their job.” + this exercise to help clarify your values.

NBA @NBA

Tim Duncan thanks Gregg Popovich for the impact he had on his life, on and off the court. #20HoopClass

Happy Friday!