Welcome to Essential Coaching Conversations with Kyle & Aseem. You asked for it, we delivered - the ESSENTIAL pod for all coaches, educators, leaders, learners, and lifers. This is real, relevant, and necessary conversation and content for anyone who wants to #StackTheDeck in their favor as a coach to not just win once, but over and over again. We are here not to provide the answer, but to ask the questions that lead us to our own answers and ultimately, fulfillment. Come with us on this journey!
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Amy Peters, a clinical psychologist AND a tremendous basketball coach. She was Aseem's assistant coach at Worcester Academy, and is now the Associate Head Coach at BB&N in Cambridge, MA. We dive deep into the realm of psychology, identity, and how we as adults can help our players see past the perfection myth. All that and more on this episode of ECC!
Resources referenced:
NCAA survey: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/research/wellness/Dec2023RES_HW-MentalHealthRelease.pdf (https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/research/wellness/Dec2023RES_HW-MentalHealthRelease.pdf)Women in sport survey: https://womeninsport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Executive-Summary-Tackling-Teenage-Disengagement-March-2022.pdf (https://womeninsport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Executive-Summary-Tackling-Teenage-Disengagement-March-2022.pdf)Association for Applied Sport Psychology Mental Wellness Resource Center: https://appliedsportpsych.org/resources/mental-wellness-resource-center/ (https://appliedsportpsych.org/resources/mental-wellness-resource-center/)
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3 Feb 2025
WHAT THE LUKA?!
Luka gets traded to the Lakers for...*checks notes*...Anthony Davis? Citing concerns of durability and wanting to win now? Weren't the Mavs just in the finals?
Video of Jason Kidd's reaction: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aD658LkJe2I
ESPN article: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43678217/luka-doncic-father-calls-mavericks-lakers-trade
Good lord. All that and more on this episode of ECC!
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30 Jan 2025
The Jimmy Butler Problem
You may have a Jimmy Butler problem on your team. It's very possible you don't have A Jimmy Butler, but his situation in Miami may be indicative of a larger societal issue that is plaguing youth, high school, and college sport. Listen to the guys dive in and dissect.
Video Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDYEa0PbJF0&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Article Referenced: https://espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43535792/erik-spoelstra-heat-jimmy-butler-suspension-get-it
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