Team building is a very common practice by coaches, however it is not always successful or done optimally. Given how important it can be to have a cohesive teams, understanding how to foster cohesive teams is incredibly important.
In saying this, I am so pleased to be joined today by team cohesion expert Dr. Mark Bruner (2:54). Dr. Bruner is a Canada Research Chair in Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity and a Professor in the School of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan and completed his postdoctoral training at Queen’s University. His research program, which is funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), investigates group dynamics and psychosocial development in youth sport and physical activity settings.
Dr. Bruner has published over 70 academic journal articles, 9 chapters, and co-edited a book, The Power of Groups in Youth Sport. He is also an active review board member for The Sport Psychologist, and a learning facilitator for the Coaching Association of Canada. Dr. Bruner has been a mental performance consultant for 19 years and worked with elite youth and university sport teams, the Canadian Armed Forces, and business corporations. Dr. Bruner utilizes an evidence-informed approach to optimize group dynamics, team performance, team member development and mental health in sport and organizational contexts. Recently, he also was brought on to the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a mental performance consultant.
During the interview, myself and Dr. Bruner discuss some great topics around team culture, like:
- How to develop cohesive teams
- Why being deliberate in your approach to team building is key
- Practical team building activities for coaches to do
+ a ton more!
Dr. Mark Bruner's Contact Information:
Twitter: @Mark_Bruner
Website: Groups for Youth Development
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