Ancelotti's half-time team talk coach, Eamon Devlin

Labours of Sport Coaching: The Science of Coaching, Motivation, and Self-Determination

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In this episode I chat with Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute9, a company consulting elite clubs on delivering effective half-time team talks using science and cross-sport methodology. There are disruptive perspectives and tangible strategies for coaches of all levels and kinds to apply, for better (and possibly also less) dialogue with athletes during those all important breaks on match days.

Takeaways

• The role of the coach is to intervene if he or she thinks it can make a difference to those players.
• Coaching is more of a supporting role than a directive one.
• Effective coaching should perhaps go unnoticed, similar to good service in a restaurant.
• Timing is crucial in providing support to players.
• A good coach fills the gaps at the right moments.
• The best coaching creates a half-time environment where players can thrive without overt interference.
• Subtlety in coaching can lead to greater player autonomy.
• Players should feel supported without being distracted by the coach's presence.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Halftime Team Talks

07:59 The Importance of Communication in Coaching

10:53 Understanding Player Perspectives

13:44 The Role of Coaches in Player Development

16:20 The Science of Memory and Retention

19:10 Visual Aids and Effective Communication

21:45 Cultural Considerations in Diverse Teams

24:26 Frameworks for Player Engagement

27:16 Building Confidence in Young Players

37:17 Exploring Coaching Frameworks

41:44 The Role of Positive Reinforcement

46:19 Emotional Regulation in Coaching

49:37 The Impact of Appearance on Coaching

52:50 Adapting Coaching for Grassroots

56:35 Timing and Context in Coaching

01:00:09 The Constraints of Football Coaching

01:03:56 Research Landscape in Half-Time Coaching

If you enjoy this episode's topic, I suggest checking out these other episodes:

Skill acquisition specialists FOR sport coaches, with Shawn Myszka

Kevin Nicol - Providing structure within tactics

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