In our latest #CoachingCulture podcast, Nate and I are sharing practical tools on how we as coaches can help teach our players how to recover from their mistakes. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Failable recovery is the key to sustainable excellence. We will rise and fall to the level of our training. Steps to implementing that system: 1. Help them become self-aware of their own self-talk 2. Ritual that symbolizes ...
Apr 15, 2019•23 min
In our latest #CoachingCulture episode, Nate and I share how to build your team’s mistake response. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Nate shares how one player on his team went from letting nerves get to her to helping the team win the state championship with her at the free throw line. How do you get your athletes to become self-aware of their responses to their mistakes? - Ask them to write down how you think team...
Apr 08, 2019•24 min
In our latest #CoachingCulture episode, we’re bringing you a friend of the pod and someone who has influenced Nate and myself’s formation as coaches, John O’Sullivan from Changing the Game Project. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Top three reasons athletes play: - Positive Coaching - Positive Team Dynamics - Trying Hard (Good Practice/Game Environments) You’re not missing the magic practice. If you continually focu...
Apr 01, 2019•35 min
In our latest #CoachingCulture episode, Nate and I are taking a look back at Nate's season and how his team overcame the challenges that came with it. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Nate shares how he dealt with the struggle of having athletes quit and what approach he took regarding the rest of the team, emotionally and tactically. When you have players leaving the team, it is important to have your captains or l...
Mar 25, 2019•30 min
In our latest #CoachingCulture episode, Nate and I finish up our conversation with Mark Bennett on the leisure versus performance athlete. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Performance Athlete: Not doing what you want to do, doing what you need to do to the best of your ability to achieve what you have said is your desired outcome. Leisure: Only do the stuff they like when nobody is watching. When someone is watching...
Mar 18, 2019•25 min
In our latest episode Nate and I talk about the dreaded subject of end of the year banquets and how to leverage this to build team unity and culture. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! What activities can we do at our banquet that add meaning to the season and allow parents and athletes to appreciate that at the end of the year? - Limit the amount you talk as a coach - Allow your athletes and assistant coaches to give...
Mar 11, 2019•27 min
In our latest #CoachingCulture episode, Nate and I are bringing you part 3 continuing our conversation with Mark Bennett on the Rule of 3. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Rule of 3 Rule 1: Self (Behavior 1st, than technical and tactical) - Am I managing my state? - Am I in excellence? Rule 2: Player - Reaching out to have a positive impact on that player. - Effective communication is only effective if it has the de...
Mar 04, 2019•30 min
We’re bringing you Part 2 of our conversation with Mark Bennett on how performance is a behavior, not an outcome. Get the weekly podcast coaching notes by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! The sequence to effective outcomes in behavior first, then performance, then outcome. As a team, it’s important to come up with non-negotiables. What are the one of two things that if done well, would maximize your performance? Ask your athletes to look into the past and ...
Feb 25, 2019•30 min
In today’s episode, Nate and I discuss sideline behavior. JP shares his transformation in coaching and his understanding of what sideline behavior should be like. How do you recognize what your sideline behavior is like now? - Put a camera and mic on yourself, record how you act during a game, and then go back and watch that footage - ask yourself if your words are making the team better or making the team worse Are you an obstacle, or are you a source for growth? - Ask your players what it’s li...
Feb 18, 2019•30 min
In today's episode, I am super excited to bring Mark Bennett to the Coaching Culture podcast, talking about coaching systems and how to effectively run them. Mark has been leading others for over 30 years, starting out serving in the British Army as an instructor and since then, he has worked in English Basketball, English Soccer, and English Rugby, as well as the Cleveland Indians and Oklahoma City Thunder in the US. Mark begs a very important questions, "How aware are the coaches of what they'...
Feb 11, 2019•23 min
JP and Nate beg a very common question we have as coaches, “How do I get my players to accept and embrace their role on the team?” The first step in this process is making sure that every player on the team knows each job and the importance of each role in overall team success. How to help an athlete understand their role: - Have the “ladder conversation” - Discuss the overall strategy of the game before the day of the game - Have you athletes explain what they are most looking forward to in the...
Feb 04, 2019•31 min
Coach Kurt Hines joins us today on the podcast sharing some of his favorite and most successful culture building lessons. As a coach, it’s important to be authentic with our players, and even more important than that, focusing on our why and reevaluating our driving factor for coaching athletes every day. Coach makes the distinction between fear and respect and gives us examples of what to do and what not to do! As a coach, how do you start a great culture? • People, people, people!! • Love peop...
Jan 28, 2019•32 min
In this episode, JP and Nate ask a key question may coaches face every season: "How can we maintain our players engagement and get them to enjoy the process even when the process becomes mundane?" JP and Nate give their unique look at how they have gotten their players in the past to enjoy the process, whether that be through one-on-one conversations, spicing up the routine, or funny enough, yoga. As a coach, you are equipping your athletes with the idea that through drive and determination, you...
Jan 21, 2019•31 min
Are you a coach centered or a player centered team? In this episode we continue our conversation with VCU Rugby Coach Nick Hill to discuss the benefits of a player centered approach in coaching . Nick shares some practical steps to start to become player centered, that will challenge all of us as coaches! You will walk away with many practical strategies, so don't forget to get the Coaching Notes PDF by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Check out more from ...
Jan 14, 2019•31 min
New program? New season? Or just hitting the reset button on your season? VCU Rugby Coach Nick Hill joins us for the next 2 episodes to discuss some ways he has been able to build player centered cultures across the world at every level! You will walk away with many practical ways to build a stronger foundation, so don't forget to get the Coaching Notes PDF by going to thriveonchallenge.com and subscribing to the weekly newsletter! Check out more from Nick at http://nickhillcoaching.com/ We'd lo...
Jan 07, 2019•26 min
In this episode we discuss a variety of books we read throughout the year, what they taught us, and how they have impacted our lives. The coaching PDF notes will provide the names, authors, and key principles from each book. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the PDF coaching notes! We'd love to hear from you by email or on Twitter! @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com
Dec 31, 2018•30 min
In this episode we discuss J.P.'s book "Calling Up" and the very principle of calling people up versus calling people out. The coaching PDF notes will be a sneak preview of Chapter 1! If you subscribe to the weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com you will also get another very special chapter from the book. Enter a coach to win a free copy of the book: On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram say #thankscoach + tag the coach + tag me @jpnerbun or @thriveonchallenge + #callingup Daily winners unti...
Dec 24, 2018•27 min
Great team cultures don't just survive conflict, they grow and thrive in conflict! In the second part of our conversation with Nadia Kyba we discuss the single the most important thing we can do as a leader when conflict arises and the 5 Styles of Conflict Management! Go to nowwhatfacilitation.com for more of Nadia's resources! Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com Subscribe to Nadia's Newsletter: https://nowwhatfac...
Dec 17, 2018•29 min
Great team cultures are not exempt from disagreements and conflicts. Great team cultures just choose to embrace the conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow! In this episode we discuss effective conflict management for your team with Nadia Kyba an expert in this field. Go to nowwhatfacilitation.com for more of Nadia's resources! Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com Subscribe to Nadia' Newsletter Here: https://n...
Dec 10, 2018•34 min
In this epsiode Nate Sanderson and J.P. Nerbun dive into some of the pitfalls of feedback and some new ways to give feedback that builds character and nurtures the relationship. Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com
Dec 03, 2018•27 min
In this episode we discuss mental training for your team and athletes with world renown mental toughness Coach Dr. Rob Bell. Follow Dr. Rob at @drrobbell and check out his website https://drrobbell.com Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com
Nov 26, 2018•31 min
The Captain's Council Leadership System Training Course Use Coupon Code: CoachingCulture to Save Up to 25% buff.ly/2YO2BCk In this epsiode Nate Sanderson and J.P. Nerbun dive into some unique and nontraditional ways of selecting and developing captains. We discuss how there is a difference between learning about leadership and leading! Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchal...
Nov 19, 2018•29 min
In Episode 60 we welcome guest Stephanie Zavilla, the sports performance coach at Winter Park Ski and Snowboard Competition Center in Colorado. Stephanie shares with us their unique approach to teaming up with parents to improve athlete performance and build character! Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com
Nov 12, 2018•36 min
n Episode 59 JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson continue their discussion of applying Daniel Coyle's book "The Culture Code". How can we establish a shared purpose as a team to create a positive experience for all players? How do we get buy-in to a purpose greater than winning, but to become better people? Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketb...
Nov 05, 2018•28 min
In Episode 58 JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson continue their discussion of applying Daniel Coyle's book "The Culture Code". We all do some sort of after action review within our coaching, but most of us can do a better job of encouraging candid feedback in these team huddles or meetings. We discuss some of the Navy SEALs principles of the AAR and how to apply within our team. Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun ...
Oct 29, 2018•28 min
In Episode 57 JP Nerbun continues his discussion with James Clear the author of Atomic Habits on the how to build habits within your team! Subscribe to weekly newsletter at thriveonchallenge.com to get the coaching PDF notes. Let us know your thoughts: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com
Oct 22, 2018•32 min
In Episode 56 JP Nerbun interviews James Clear the author of Atomic Habits on the importance of building and developing systems of habits. James answers many questions on how this applies to sports and in particular 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@thriveonchallenge.com
Oct 15, 2018•35 min
In Episode 55, Nate and J.P. continue their discussion on applying the book Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. How to start a vulnerability loop within your culture! Vulnerability is the key first step to meaningful and trusting relationships. We give you some simple, but often difficult steps that you can take! 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@thriveo...
Oct 08, 2018•20 min
In Episode 54, Nate and J.P. continue their discussion on applying the book Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. We can further build connections in our team by creating collisions! -Greg Popovich -Structuring Environment of Meetings -Scheduling Routine Follow Ups -Creating Collisions in Team Meals 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...
Oct 01, 2018•25 min
In Episode 53, Nate and J.P. start their series on applying the book Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. What makes up a great culture, isn't what we typically believe! Coyle gives us great insight into the communication behaviors of the most elite cultures! 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 24, 2018•32 min
