Essential Coaching Conversations

Welcome to Essential Coaching Conversations with Kyle & Aseem. You asked for it, we delivered - the ESSENTIAL pod for all coaches, educators, leaders, learners, and lifers. This is real, relevant, and necessary conversation and content for anyone who wants to #StackTheDeck in their favor as a coach to not just win once, but over and over again. We are here not to provide the answer, but to ask the questions that lead us to our own answers and ultimately, fulfillment. Come with us on this journey!

Essential Coaching Conversations is a sports podcast hosted by Essential Coaching, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #7

  Psychology in Sport ft.Dr. Amy Peters

  Feb 5, 202559 minS3

  <p>In this episode, we welcome Dr. Amy Peters, a clinical psychologist AND a tremendous basketball coach. She was Aseem's assistant coach at Worcester Academy, and is now the Associate Head Coach at BB&N in Cambridge, MA. We dive deep into the realm of psychology, identity, and how we as adults can help our players see past the perfection myth. All that and more on this episode of ECC! </p> <p>Resources referenced:</p> <p>NCAA survey: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/research/wellness/Dec2023RES_HW-MentalHealthRelease.pdfWomen in sport survey: https://womeninsport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Executive-Summary-Tackling-Teenage-Disengagement-March-2022.pdfAssociation for Ap...

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  Episode #6

  WHAT THE LUKA?!

  Feb 3, 202532 minS3

  <p>Luka gets traded to the Lakers for...*checks notes*...Anthony Davis? Citing concerns of durability and wanting to win now? Weren't the Mavs just in the finals? </p> <p>Video of Jason Kidd's reaction: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aD658LkJe2I </p> <p>ESPN article: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43678217/luka-doncic-father-calls-mavericks-lakers-trade</p> <p>Good lord. All that and more on this episode of ECC!</p> <p>As always, leave us a comment, hit us on social media, or email us your thoughts at admin@essential-coaching.net.</p> <p>Check out more content, questions, and resources here:<...

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  Episode #5

  The Jimmy Butler Problem

  Jan 29, 202523 minS3

  <p>You may have a Jimmy Butler problem on your team. It's very possible you don't have A Jimmy Butler, but his situation in Miami may be indicative of a larger societal issue that is plaguing youth, high school, and college sport. Listen to the guys dive in and dissect.</p> <p>Video Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDYEa0PbJF0&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights</p> <p>Article Referenced: https://espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43535792/erik-spoelstra-heat-jimmy-butler-suspension-get-it</p> <p>As always, leave us a comment, hit us on social media, or email us your thoughts at admin@essential-coaching.net.</p> <p>...

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  Episode #4

  Coaching 'Em Up and Coaching Conspiracy Theories

  Jan 26, 202526 minS3

  <p>What the heck does "coach em up" mean? Why do we get into this time of year and either become complacent or feel like we have to change everything we are doing? What are the conspiracy theories and stories that coaches tell themselves to justify either their lack of preparation or why their team isn't performing the way they think they should. </p> <p><br></p> <p>We all do it, we all did it, and we are all guilty of it. Let's move past it and really think about how we can manage our performance better. </p> <p><...

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  Episode #3

  Crisis, Sport, and Rebuilding

  Jan 22, 202521 minS3

  <p>What's the role of sport during crisis? How do we reconcile the need for "distraction," and the very real trauma that athletes, coaches, and HUMANS face when there is a crisis? We attempt to answer some of these questions in this episode, centered mostly around the reaction to the New Orleans terror attack and the wildfires in LA. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>If you'd like to help with the situation facing our neighbors in California, please consider donating to the Red Cross or any of the other organizations doing incredible work to help the recovery and containment efforts. <...

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