Essential Coaching Conversations

Dec 04 2024 90 ep. 54 mins 2
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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! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essential-coaching/support

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S2E32: Recent Reflections (aka Spaghetti for Dinner)

Dec 04 2024 59 mins  
We are back! Trying something new this go around, seeing how it works. Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Check out more content, questions, and resources here: Podcast: tinyurl.com/eccpod YouTube: youtube.com/@essentialcoaching Medium: https://medium.com/@essentialcoaching TikTok: tiktok.com/@essentialcoaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po

S2E31: Coach Like an Artist

Oct 30 2024 70 mins  
We are inspired by a lot of things, art being one of them. Recently, Kyle had a chance to head to an art museum in Dallas where it spurred his thinking about why we as coaches treat the game and our craft like some sort of plug and play exact science. Why can't we be creative? What stands in the way of creating something new or a new style to express our way of doing things? This w

S2E30: "Brutal Honesty"

Oct 16 2024 56 mins  
It's one of the most used Coachspeak phrases there is. If you hear this in recruiting, run the other way. If you use this phrase to describe yourself, it's time for some RACA. We can do better. We need to do better. The definition of brutal All that and more on this episode of Essential Coaching Conversations. Follow and DM us on Twitter: @coachessential | @coachk424 | @rastog

S2E29: Optimizing Performance Using Tech

Sep 19 2024 60 mins  
We all have tech at our fingertips, but are we really using it to its fullest capability? We have Oura Rings, Apple Watches, FitBits, Whoop Bands, Catapult Systems, Teamworks...you name it - we have it. We're using Hudl and Synergy to optimize strategy, but how about actual performance? The guys take a deep dive into how we can use the latest tech, which most of our athletes ha

S2E28: Olympics Observations

Aug 28 2024 71 mins  
The Olympics have come and gone and we noticed some REALLY awesome things that we hope everyone can benefit from. Listen in as we break down the Top 3 things we noticed, as well as what it was like to watch the Olympics in a different country other than the US. All that and more on this episode of Essential Coaching Conversations. Follow and DM us on Twitter: @coachessential | @coa

S2E27: We All Need a Break ft. April Burrows

Aug 01 2024 56 mins  
Former tech executive April Burrows joins the pod to discuss her decision to take a career break. This episode is inspired by her LinkedIn post, where she very openly stated her desire to reflect and get clarity on what she wanted out of her career, life, and her experiences. A compelling episode chock full of tidbits to take away that should, hopefully, make you contemplate findin

S2E26: Camp Season!

Jul 03 2024 79 mins  
It's CAMP SEASON! The guys are avid camp directors and LOVE everything there is to love about camp. In this episode, you'll get some best practices, great stories, and what NOT to do to ensure your summer camp is the best it can be. Camp is a vital recruiting opportunity for you and your community - let's get after it and make it awesome for the kids. Share with us, too

S2E25: JJ Redick

Jun 27 2024 60 mins  
You know we had to talk about this. JJ Redick was introduced as the head coach of the LA Lakers after, checks notes, coaching 4th grade basketball, a 15 year pro career, being the founder of the "new media," and having a couple of podcasts and ESPN roles. What in the world? All that and more on this episode of Essential Coaching Conversations. Follow and DM us on Twitte

S2E24: Play is Life

Jun 20 2024 67 mins  
Warning: This may devolve into "old guys reminiscing" about "back in my day," but stick with us - there's a point here. We dive deep into how PLAY, not sport, shaped us. And why PLAY matters and how we can recapture some of that magic in the current state of things. A great episode filled with good laughs and memories. We know you can relate! All that and mo

S2E23: Ball is (Not) Life

Jun 06 2024 67 mins  
Ball is not life. There, we said it. In this episode, we dive into where sport is currently, what's missing, and the dehumanization of athletes and coaches into characters in a soap opera. Some very heavy questions, realizations, and clarity coming forth in a big way! All that and more on this episode of Essential Coaching Conversations. Follow and DM us on Twitter: @coachesse