In this episode of the Context Coaching Podcast, host dives deep with Shane Stent, a graduate assistant for men's volleyball at Menlo College and a master's candidate in Sports Performance Psychology. Shane shares his journey from being a student-athlete to facing a career-defining injury that pivoted him into coaching. They discuss the trials of high school and club volleyball coaching, parental interactions, the significant differences and similarities between coaching males and females, and the impact of his ongoing education in sports psychology. A must-watch for aspiring coaches and sports enthusiasts looking to understand the intricacies of coaching across different levels.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:46 Journey from Athlete to Coach
02:08 Coaching High School and Club Volleyball
06:50 Balancing Academics and Athletics
12:35 Challenges and Lessons in Coaching
16:52 Communication and Player Development
21:21 Navigating Collegiate Coaching
22:55 The Changing Landscape of College Sports
24:18 Establishing Standards in Practice
26:39 Measuring Communication and Hustle
29:00 Learning from Different Coaching Roles
32:31 Applying Lessons from Other Sports
36:38 Failing Forward: Learning from Mistakes
41:30 Challenging Beliefs and Coaching Differences
