Jan 12 2024 50 mins
Summary
In this conversation, Jayson Wells, a mindset enhancement coach, author, and former professional basketball player discusses the importance of holistic development and what true identity means for athletes. He shares how his journey of self-discovery after retiring from basketball allowed him to find a passion in the personal and professional growth of athletes. Jayson emphasizes the value of building strong relationships, understanding transferable skills, and developing a professional mindset. He also highlights the significance of authenticity and the focus on daily improvement in achieving long-term success. Jayson's book, 'The Things We Know But Do Not Do,' and his website, Jason's Playground, provide further resources for organizations, teams, athletes, and coaches.
Takeaways
- Holistic development is crucial for athletes, focusing on personal and professional growth beyond sports, especially with the introduction of NIL and how the sports world is continuously changing
- How to build genuine relationships and trust to create a bigger impact as a leader, clinician, educator, coach, etc.
- Staying consistent to core principles is the key in shaping a culture and building trust.
- When providing coaching, mentoring, education, there is a percentage of people who will accept and appreciate your message; you cannot focus on those who don't.
- Consistent small improvement is the key in maintaining success and developing a "professional" mindset
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:11 The Importance of Holistic Development
07:37 Identity Beyond Sports
10:12 Transferable Skills for Life
14:31 Coaching Principles and Values
19:22 Creating a Safe Space for Athletes
22:02 Building Strong Relationships
25:30 Motivation vs. Authenticity
29:27 Focus on Daily Improvement
39:31 Working with Those Who Want to Do the Work
44:12 Knowing Your Values and Taking Ownership
48:30 How to Connect with Jayson
How to Connect with Jayson:
Website: jaysonsplayground.com
Social Media: @Jaysonsplayground