Have you ever heard these myths about coaching dyslexic athletes?
They're lazy and uncoachable.
They don't pay attention.
They can't process information quickly.
But what if we told you these are all false? Let's dive into the strategies that actually work. Stay tuned for the secrets to coaching dyslexic athletes to success.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction and Easter Candy
00:04:23 - Overindulgence in Candy
00:06:54 - Family Dynamics and Holiday Hangovers
00:11:55 - Dyslexia and Youth Sports
00:14:00 - Importance of Coaching
00:15:10 - Motivating Players
00:16:43 - Impact of Coaching Approach
00:21:20 - Personal Coaching Experiences
00:25:23 - Supportive Parenting and Coaching
00:27:19 - Early struggles in soccer and the need for advocacy
00:29:37 - Challenges with dyslexia in sports
00:30:25 - Self-advocacy struggles beyond sports
00:32:47 - Instilling confidence and self-advocacy
00:37:30 - The responsibility of coaches and the impact on players
00:40:21 - Importance of Understanding Dyslexia and ADHD
00:41:07 - Lack of Understanding of Dyslexia and ADHD
00:43:14 - Advocating for Dyslexic and ADHD Individuals
00:46:15 - Processing Differences in ADHD and Dyslexia
00:50:37 - Tailoring Information Delivery
00:53:40 - Importance of Self-Awareness and Advocacy
00:54:55 - Understanding Different Processing Styles
00:56:36 - Self-Esteem and Advocacy
00:57:34 - Feeling Uncomfortable to Grow
00:59:39 - Importance of Self-Confidence
