This weeks episode features coaching scientist, team performance consultant and author Wade Gilbert. Wade is also a professor at California State University - Fresno and a editor for the International Sports Coaching Journal. Wade's book "Coaching Better Every Season" is the main topic of this week's episode but we also explore how he got interested in the science of coaching, why he decided to write the book, what are some important things for every coach to do, and what the ideas from his book look like in action for him. We also explore what makes a quality practice, how to develop a coaching philosophy and how to continuously grow as a coach.
Wade's book is a required read here in the Degree Program at Vierumäki and one that we both enjoyed reading and highly recommend to any coach in any sport. It is a great combination of science and experience and has a lot of great knowledge for coaches everywhere. Check it out here: https://coacheducation.humankinetics.com/pages/coaching-better.
Another resource that Wade recommends is Practice Perfect which you can explore more at this link: https://teachlikeachampion.com/practice-perfect/.
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