Nate and I discuss with Brian McCormick PhD, the competitive cauldron, which is a strategy of keeping score in practices to help raise player engagement, train a competitive spirit, and give us an objective data point on player performance. Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @CoachNSanderson @jpnerbun Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com
Sep 17, 2018•36 min
Episode 51 Looking Through Our Values Part 4 of the 4 Part Series on Our Coaching Manifesto J.P. Nerbun and Nate Sanderson discuss how to use our values as a lens to evaluate our behaviors. At the end of the episode they share a few activities and a couple disciplines to implement in your coaching. Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @CoachNSanderson @jpnerbun Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com jpnerbun@thriveonchalleng...
Sep 10, 2018•40 min
Episode 50 of Coaching Culture “Defining Our Core Values” J.P. Nerbun and Nate Sanderson discuss the importance of clearly defining our values. Also, we give you 3 activities you can do yourself or with your staff and also 2 disciplines you can implement in your own life to actualize your values!! Twitter: @CoachNSanderson @jpnerbun Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Go to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter for the coaching PDF notes!
Sep 03, 2018•28 min
In Episode 49 of Coaching Culture “Clarifying Your Purpose” J.P. Nerbun and Nate Sanderson dive into our “why”, our “purpose” when it comes to coaching. Nate and JP share some stories about how they came to discover their why in the face of some tough circumstances and in the second part they give you 3 short activities you can do yourself or with your staff to clarify your purpose! Be sure to go to thriveonchallenge.com to subscribe to the weekly newsletter- not only will you get the coaching n...
Aug 27, 2018•34 min
Welcome to Nate Sanderson a former guest to the podcast as a new co-host of the podcast! @CoachNSanderson Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com In our first episode together we discuss the importance of knowing who we are as a coach. This episode is setting the stage for a series we will be doing on the internalized process of reflecting on our coaching. For me I call it "building a coaching manifesto”, which is this internal process of clarifying our purpose, values, principles, and behaviors. Go t...
Aug 20, 2018•20 min
Episode 47 of Coaching Culture welcomes Gordon MacLelland on the podcast today. Gordon runs a UK based company that works with parents in sport. We will discuss some behaviors, strategies, and procedures around 1. Modeling Positive Behavior 2. Proactive Communication 3. Creating an Exciting Parent Meeting Be sure to subscribe to the weekly newsletter at Thriveonchallenge.com for the podcast notes. Also- check out Gordon's material at workingwithparentsinsport.co.uk
Aug 14, 2018•27 min
In this episode I discuss the habit that has been the most transformational habit in my life... journaling! Nothing has been more effective in helping me to retrain my actions, attitude, and language. Jon Barth is the author of "The 1% Journal" and "The Long Ride Home". Go to thriveonchallenge.com to subscribe to the coaching notes.
Aug 06, 2018•26 min
Part 2 of my conversation with sports parent Angela as we get into more practical ways to build positive relationships with parents and athletes.
Jul 30, 2018•24 min
In episode 44 and 45 I welcome a parent to the podcast to offer some suggestions and feedback from their perspective. Angela shares 10 principles that she believes will help improve the coaching-athlete and coaching-parent relationship!
Jul 23, 2018•26 min
In part 2 of my conversation with John Carrier we dig into some practical ways to address challenges of playing time and how we can partner with parents to build our culture! Go to thriveonchallenge.com , subscribe to the newsletter to get the coaching notes!
Jul 10, 2018•24 min
My guest today is John Carrier, who is the Basketball coach at Henry Sibley High School in Wisconsin. In today’s episode we talk about the importance of a growth mindset and core values in coaching. John then shares how he applies what he consumes to develop his culture playbook!
Jul 09, 2018•22 min
In this episode I discuss What Is Talent And How To Develop It With Stuart Armstrong From The Talent Equation. To get the coaching notes go to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Also follow Stuart on twitter @stu_arm and check out "The Talent Equation" podcast!
Jul 02, 2018•30 min
Stuart Armstrong from The Talent Equation podcast talks with me about how we can make sports more enjoyable and beneficial. Download the coaching notes at thriveonchallenge.com by subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Follow Stuart on twitter @stu_arm And be sure to check out his podcast "The Talent Equation"
Jun 20, 2018•39 min
Just me sharing a little bit of my story: How mentorship helped me move from being a transactional to a transformational coach and why I still need it today!
Jun 18, 2018•8 min
In this week's podcast I have broken down "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown, and share with you 5 principles and 20 applications to help you use vulnerability to build meaningful relationships and live whole-heartedly. "Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting." -Brene Brown
Jun 11, 2018•19 min
In this episode Jack Easterby and J.P Nerbun discuss three topics -the role of his faith -what he believe is most lacking in our sporting culture -what make coach Bill Belichick so special as a leader Get the Podcast Coaching Notes by subscribing at thriveonchallenge.com Check out Culture Builders Podcast on iTunes for simple 2 minute practical tools.
Jun 04, 2018•15 min
In Part 2 of my discussion with Jack Easterby we discuss one of his core philosophies on developing character at the New England Patriots. 1. What is emotional intelligence? 2. Why we need to be intentional about developing emotional intelligence? 3. What are some ways we can develop emotional intelligence? Go to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you can get the downloadable PDF notes.
May 28, 2018•12 min
Jack Easterby has been the Character Coach for the New England Patriots since 2013. He is credited by the Patriots as being an integral part of their success for these last five years. USA Today called Jack the Patriot's "secret weapon." In part 1 of my conversation with Jack he answers three questions. 1. What is the role of a character coach? 2. How do we hold people accountable? 3. How can we assess character? Got to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter so you can get ...
May 21, 2018•17 min
Episode continues my conversation with Adam Bradley discussing: 1) The Value of a Culture/ Leadership Coach 2) Why We Must be Intentional About Developing Leadership
May 14, 2018•19 min
Welcoming Adam Bradley the fonder of LeadEmUp and the host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast! How did Adam move from being convinced to being convicted in leadership development?. Why do we need leadership development? How does LeadEmUp leadership program develop the leadership of players and the coaching staff? Check out LeadEmUp.com for @leademup for more! Adam will be on the podcast next week as well.
May 07, 2018•22 min
Most coaches understand the principles of Carol Dweck's book "Mindset", but this episode presents many practical and applicable strategies/ tools for applying those principles. And those strategies may be new to many coaches! If you want the coaching notes go to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribe to the newsletter!
Apr 30, 2018•9 min
Episode 31 Discusses the Vulnerability Loop Why we should be vulnerable? How can we be vulnerable as a leader? Be sure and subscribe to the weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com if you want to receive the podcast coaching notes PDF. If you missed previous episodes notes- shoot me an email-- jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com
Apr 23, 2018•8 min
How can we illuminate and support our players on the path to mastery? What are some dangers? Trevor gives us some practical advice and tools on how to be intentional with our language in developing a growth mindset and building a culture of intrinsically motivated athletes.
Apr 16, 2018•22 min
Episode 29: Developing a Competitive Environment with Desirable Difficulties with Trevor Ragan Get coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com ! How can we use the tool, the competitive cauldron properly? Desirable difficulties! Are we here to get better or look better? We understand principles and the science, but you have to develop the skill- the art of application.
Apr 09, 2018•16 min
Trevor Ragan form TrainUgly.com joins the podcast this month! Episode 28 discusses: Art of Applying Principles Learning Zone Levels of Teaching- Applicable Ideas for Your Sports!
Apr 02, 2018•21 min
We can take in a lot of information through podcasts, videos, blogs, and books, but what is our process for putting it into action? Applying the principles is the art of coaching! Subscribe at thriveonchallenge.com to the weekly newsletter for access to the notes from this podcast!
Mar 26, 2018•12 min
How do we create a "safe" culture where players and coaches are communicate and speak up? We need them to share their ideas and perspective! Episode 26 gives coaches 3 steps for you to start doing this in your team!
Mar 19, 2018•10 min
Part 2 of J.P. Nerbun's talk with Alabama National Champion Jordan Patterson. What are we doing to foster an environment that every person feels valued? We need to teach players accepting their role is different than accepting they can't get better. If you haven't read her blog yet, check it out! https://risenews.net/2016/09/the-game-knows-how-this-former-college-softball-player-kept-the-faith-while-riding-the-bench/
Mar 12, 2018•18 min
How can we value our role, reserve, or bench players? Jordan Patterson shares her story and the ways Alabama Softball Coach Patrick Murphy created an environment that valued the person not just the player. Twitter: @jpatt2492
Mar 05, 2018•20 min
Jim Davis the Director and Founder of the Good Athlete Project joins the podcast to give some more perspective on creating an environment that puts character development first! -Hype versus Purpose -Levels of motivation -Applying this to coaching For more on Jim Davis and the Good Athlete Project go to: goodathleteproject.com @coach4kindness -Socially acquired stored values -Our role as character educator in our sport
Feb 26, 2018•25 min
