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January 26, 2024 / 00:45

This episode discusses coaching strategies for athletes like Nathan Clary and Shawn Johnson, focusing on motivation and personal growth. Key topics include coaching philosophies, athlete ambition, and the importance of family support.

The conversation highlights the coaching approach taken with Sean, emphasizing the need for athletes to earn their success. The speaker reflects on Sean's motivation and transformation during pre-season training.

There is a strong focus on the positive impact of being back in New Zealand and how it influenced Sean's performance and mindset.

TL;DR

Coaching strategies for motivated athletes like Shawn Johnson and Nathan Clary are discussed, focusing on personal growth and family support.

Video

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how do you coach someone with um flare
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and Brilliance like a a Nathan Clary or
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a Shawn Johnson don't get in their way
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how is sea now what is he 30 33 so you
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came along last year he was 32 a lot of
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coaches would come along want to stamp
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their Mark think you know his best days
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are behind him potentially yeah I think
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being back in New Zealand being with his
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families made him so happy I think he
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had the real ambition that he was like
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I'm not going to finish this way so he
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went after it did I have faith in Sean
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yes I did I told him I said look if this
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is the end don't let it be this way I
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think you got more in you I want you to
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stay and play but you're going to have
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to earn everything it's not going to be
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given or guaranteed and I'm never seen a
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more motivated guy the way he trained in
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pre-season then he grew in confidence
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and then what he did for the team is
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amazing

Episode Highlights

  • A Coach's Faith
    The coach expresses unwavering belief in Sean's potential for greatness.
    “I told him... I think you got more in you.”
    @ 00m 24s
    January 26, 2024
  • Motivation and Growth
    Sean's training and confidence grew remarkably, leading to amazing contributions to the team.
    “I’ve never seen a more motivated guy.”
    @ 00m 33s
    January 26, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Determination00:20
  • Motivation00:33
  • Team Contribution00:39

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