Episode 44 (EN) - Summer Lessons with Thierry and Frank

From The First Chair Podcast

In this guestless episode, Frank & Thierry discuss their various summer engagements and what they learned through these enriching experiences. (1:14) - Have you listened to most of our episodes released this summer with stellar guests? Episode 37 with Kerry MacDonald Episodes 38 and 41 with Ian Eibbitt Episode 39 with James Sneddon Episode 42 with Shayne White Episode 43 with Matt Schnarr (2:30) - What did Frank do this summer in terms of coaching? (6:31) - What did Thierry do this summer in terms of coaching? (10:08) - Why should all coaches participate in a summer program? (11:37) - What are Thierry's main takeaways from the summer? (12:20) - Why is planning so important? (16:40) - Is physical preparation the biggest limiting factor with summer programs? (20:40) - Why is connecting with coaches and athletes so critical? (24:50) - What is the impact of open communication? (26:48) - Is there a gap with serving and defending with our male provincial athletes and what can be done about it? (35:15) - What are Frank's main takeaways from the summer? (35:45) - What is Frank's favourite book of the summer? CYBO Book (38:09) - How the Team Ontario values can impact athletes and coaches? (39:09) - Is recovery equally important for coaches? (41:40) - Why being a mentor is so conducive to being a learner? (45:25) - Why is changing so difficult? (48:08) - How can one individual impact a big system like the OVA summer programs? (50:38) - What are a few things coach St-Denis will particularly focus on in the coming club and school season? (53:08) - What are a few things coach Lavigne will particularly focus on in the coming club and school season?