Gold Dust: A Conversation with Keith and David Mayer
Episode description
In this very special episode, Rob talks to father-son coaches, Keith and David Meyer, the co-authors of ‘Gold Dust', one of the hottest titles on the market right now due to its practical wisdom and inspiring message of empowerment for all aspiring coaches.
Keith and David discuss their thought process behind the book, the ongoing power of their relationship, and the respective journeys that have led them to this point in their careers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- As a player, you can impact the game, which can impact the souls of others. But as a coach, we can make lasting change to people's lives.
- Writing a book, or committing to any kind of creative project, takes the same will and determination we use in coaching. It is a practice of discipline.
- Mentors are the key to the unlocking of the cumulative knowledge of generations of creativity. Mentorship and coaching is the only true way of ensuring our ideals stay live.
- When coaching, we need to look for opportunities to enhance those in our care, and not fix something that isn't broken.
- Fathers can learn from sons as effectively as sons from their fathers. Education can come from those younger than us. We need to be receptive to the lessons provided by youth.
BEST MOMENTS
'Crisis also means opportunity'
‘Coaching is the next best thing to playing; but it is the next best thing'
‘We need to go in with respect, and the intention to help'
‘You can do anything you set your mind to'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Gold Dust by David & Keith Mayer
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Keith
Coached ex England Internationals while working at three highly successful Academies in England and is currently coaching at Liverpool FC's prestigious Academy. Keith is also currently an FA Affiliate Tutor and delivered on the FA Level 4 Psychology course.
He has been a National Team Head Coach on an interim basis for one of England's National Teams and was the Head Coach for England U20's Cerebral Palsy Team on their winning trip to Brazil in 2013.
Keith has personally mentored Premier League Footballers, England National Team Coaches, a Pride of Britain Winner, a World Champion athlete, a PGA Golfer, an Assistant Manager of a Football League Club in England, personnel within soccer in America, personnel within the South Korean Football Association and many more. Keith is highly respected across the world for his work, delivering on six continents.
David
Currently completing his UEFA A License and was an Assistant Coach at the National Champion Pfeiffer University Soccer Team and Manchester City Football Schools. He has also coached and delivered on four continents and is the Global Head of Foundation Phase for a club based in America, England and Africa.
Both David and Keith are NLP Master Practitioners, which helped shape their values and beliefs, and in turn greatly helped the athletes they have worked with.
Contact:
David @DJMayer3
Keith @KeithMayer5
Podcast @GoldDustPodcast
ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience.
Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.
The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.
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