Your Sports Resource
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<p>Your Sports Resource Podcast discusses actionable strategies that clubs can implement so the operations of their team support the coaching staff and the direction of the organization. Your Sports Resource is committed to excellence in Youth Sports Leadership. </p>
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July 30, 2024
Ep 78 - Starting Your Own Team with Mike Koleber
<p>In this week’s episode of The Your Sports Resource Podcast, Mike Koleber dives into the essentials of starting your own club or business. He covers the pros and cons of running an organization, emphasizing risk tolerance and stability. Mike shares insights on navigating challenges with parent-run boards and the importance of having trusted advisors. Learn from his personal journey and discover key strategies for pricing swimming lessons, balancing recreational and performance tracks, and marketing effectively without poaching from other teams. Mike encourages you to take the first step, keep learning, and move forward.<br/><br/>Don't miss this valuable episode for aspiring coaches and business owners!<br/><br/><br/><b>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</b></p><ul><li>Evaluate your risk tolerance and stability before starting your own club or business.</li><li>Surround yourself with trusted advisors who believe in your vision.</li><li>Secure water to ensure stability and avoid the challenges of renting pools.</li><li>Consider financial strategies such as side hustles to support yourself during the early stages.</li><li>Evaluate your motivations and pain points before making the decision to start your own business. The cost of barrier to entry for starting a swim program is relatively low, as the main expense is renting or leasing pool space.</li><li>Pricing swimming lessons based on the market demand and the value provided is crucial for financial success.</li><li>Finding the right balance between recreational and performance tracks in swim programs is important to cater to different types of swimmers.</li><li>When looking for new members, it's essential to avoid poaching from other teams and maintain integrity and reputation.</li><li>Marketing strategies for swim programs can include promoting water safety awareness and leveraging influencers in the community.</li><li>Coaches should not wait for all the answers before starting their own program, but rather take the first step and learn along the way.</li></ul><p><br/><b>ABOUT THE GUEST:</b></p><p>Mike grew up swimming in Michigan. Summer league, then year round, HS, and competed in his NCAA years at Oakland University under legendary Coach Pete Hovland. He started teaching lessons at 13 yrs old with his Dad as his mentor. Went the corporate route for a number of years until the siren song of the chlorine called him back to the pool. <br/><br/>Spent a couple of years with Swim Atlanta in the late 90's and moved to the Austin, Texas area. Began coaching part time with a small club team. Was named Head Coach two years later and began to grow the program from 70 kids and one 6 lane outdoor rented pool to three years later, 370 kids, three rented pools and an expanding coaching staff. <br/><br/>Mike broke away from the board run program and Nitro Swimming was born! He and his wife Tracy risked everything with two young children and began work on building their own indoor 50 meter facility. June of 2007 they opened their first coach owned, 50 meter, indoor center. <br/><br/>Four years later, they did it again. They are now closing in on indoor 50 meter facility #3. <br/><br/>Today Nitro Swimming has approximately 2000 USA registered swimmers, and teach over 3,800 kids a week through the Nitro Swim Schools.<b> <br/><br/><br/>CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:<br/>Linkedin: </b><a href='http://linkedin.com/in/mike-koleber-5a0a853'>linkedin.com/in/mike-koleber-5a0a853</a><b><br/>Website: </b><a href='http://nitroswim.com'>nitroswim.com</a><br/><br/><br/><b>CONNECT WITH ME:<br/>Linkedin: </b>/renata-porter <b> <br/>Instagram: </b>@yoursportsresource<b><br/>Twitter: </b>@yoursportsres<b><br/><br/><br/></b>If you have a suggestion or topics you want me to discuss, write me at <a href='mailto:info@yoursportsresource.com'>info@yoursportsresource.com</a>. Don’t forget to check out our website <a href='http://www.yoursportsresource.com'>www.yoursportsresource.com</a> </p><p><br/><br/></p>
July 23, 2024
Ep 77 - Jeff Kincaid (Kincaid Consulting Group)
<p>In this week’s episode of The Your Sports Resource Podcast, Jeff Kincaid dives into the concept of quality failures and their impact on personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the importance of communication, education, and proactive planning. Discover how building trust and effective communication between coaches and parents can lead to better outcomes and why self-reflection and humility are crucial for leadership.<br/><br/>Don't miss out—listen now and take the first step towards improving your sports program!<b><br/><br/><br/>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</b></p><ul><li>Quality failures can be seen as failures that create a change in the course of events, either positively or negatively.</li><li>Communication, education, and proactive planning are key in mitigating failures.</li><li>Addressing minor failures in a timely manner can prevent them from escalating into more significant issues.</li><li>Coaches should practice self-reflection and self-awareness to improve their coaching approach and communication skills.</li><li>Coaches should seek continuous personal and professional development to enhance their coaching skills and relationships with parents and athletes.</li></ul><p><br/><br/><b>ABOUT THE GUEST:</b></p><p>Jeff is a trained, certified analyst through TTi Success Insights in the following courses for the delivery of assessments, debriefing, and coaching in behaviors (DISC), motivators (12 Driving Forces), EQ or Emotional Quotient (Emotional Intelligence); and Leadership Training in The Prioritized Leadership Masterclass Suite. </p><ul><li>TTI Success Insights – DISC Trainer</li><li>TTI Success Insights – 12 Driving Forces® Trainer</li><li>TTI Success Insights – Emotional Quotient™ Trainer</li><li>TTI Success Insights – The Prioritized Leader Masterclass Certified Coach</li><li>Certified Practitioner in Team Coaching: Global Team Coaching Institute</li><li>Five Capitals Certified Coach</li><li>Member of EMCC Global</li></ul><p>Life experiences in the business industry and coaching sports led to Kincaid Consulting Groups’ beginnings to show the day’s modern business warrior through the battles and challenges we all face. The turning point began with a chance meeting with famous speaker Zig Zigler at a sales and motivational conference where Zig said, “If you just help enough people get what they want, you’ll receive the blessings and things you seek.” With the mix of coaching sports and being in business for over 35 years, Jeff has always found self-development and continuous improvement necessary to grow and solve problems. <br/><br/><br/><b>CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:<br/>Email: </b>jeffkincaid@kincaidconsultinggroup.com<b><br/>Facebook: </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/THEKCG/'>facebook.com/THEKCG/</a><b><br/>LinkedIn: </b><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kincaid-7490004/'>linkedin.com/in/jeff-kincaid-7490004/</a><b><br/>Website:</b> <a href='https://www.kincaidconsultinggroup.com/'>kincaidconsultinggroup.com</a><br/><b>Phone #:</b> 757-725-1502<br/><br/><br/><b>CONNECT WITH ME:<br/>Linkedin: </b>/renata-porter <b> <br/>Instagram: </b>@yoursportsresource<b><br/>Twitter: </b>@yoursportsres<b><br/></b><br/>If you have a suggestion or topics you want me to discuss, write me at <a href='mailto:info@yoursportsresource.com'>info@yoursportsresource.com</a>. Don’t forget to check out our website <a href='http://www.yoursportsresource.com/'>www.yoursportsresource.com</a> </p>
June 21, 2024
Ep 76 - Matt Sprang (Owner & CEO of Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Enterprises)
<p>In this week’s episode of The Your Sports Resource Podcast, Matt Sprang, CEO of Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Enterprises, discusses the current landscape of swimming. <br/><br/>Topics include swimmer retention, declining memberships, and the necessity of recreational and developmental programs. They also address challenges such as coach turnover and club operations. The conversation underscores the importance of meeting swimmers' needs, optimizing pool use creatively, and recognizing graduating seniors' achievements. <br/><br/>Additionally, it explores coaches' struggles with parental dynamics and business management in youth sports, highlighting the value of communication, clear expectations, and mentorship programs for coaches.<b><br/><br/><br/>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</b></p><ul><li>Swimmer retention can be influenced by factors such as high school seniors graduating and not registering with USA Swimming, and swimmers choosing not to join universities that require USA Swimming membership.</li><li>Overall participation in swimming may be at or above pre-pandemic levels, but USA Swimming membership numbers may not reflect this due to teams registering swimmers with other organizations for insurance purposes.</li><li>Clubs should consider offering recreational or development programs to capture swimmers who want to be involved in swimming but don't want the heavy workout schedule or competition cycle.</li><li>Meeting the needs of swimmers and their families, finding creative solutions to maximize pool space, and celebrating the achievements of graduating seniors are important for long-term viability and financial stability of swimming clubs.</li><li>Coaches are leaving the profession due to factors such as a decrease in swimmers pursuing teaching careers, the demanding nature of the coaching profession, and the lack of financial stability.</li><li>Finding ways to attract and retain coaches, providing support and resources for professional development, and addressing the challenges faced by coaches can help mitigate the loss of coaches in the swimming profession. Open communication and setting expectations are crucial in dealing with parents and managing a youth sports program.</li><li>Coach mentoring programs can provide valuable support and guidance for coaches.</li></ul><p><br/><br/><b>ABOUT THE GUEST:</b></p><p>Owner and CEO of Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Enterprises, which operates the Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club and Tidewater Swim School in Gloucester County, NJ.<br/><br/>Previously head coach of GPAC and a 2004-2017 (Coached numerous Junior National, National, and Olympic Trial Qualifiers; Coached Brendan McHugh (2014 National Champion, 2015 World Championship Team member; 2015-2016 USA Swimming National Team Member)<br/><br/>Middle Atlantic Swimming Board Member and (2006-2020; General Chair, Age Group Chair, Coach Rep, Performance Vice Chair, Treasurer)<br/><br/>USA Swimming Club Development Committee (2013-2017; Chair 2015-2017)<br/><br/>Owner of INSET Leadership, providing facilitation, strategic planning, and community development opportunities for non-profits, teams, and mastermind communities<br/><br/>Co-founder of Premier Aquatic Staffing, providing job search services for swimming, diving, and water polo teams in the United States.<br/><br/><br/><br/><b>CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:<br/>LinkedIn: </b>linkedin.com/in/matthew-sprang-a811108/<b><br/>Email: </b>matthew.sprang@gmail.com<br/><b>Substack: </b>matthewsprang.substack.com<b><br/><br/><br/><br/>CONNECT WITH ME:<br/>Linkedin: </b>/renata-porter<b><br/>Instagram: </b>@yoursportsresource<b><br/>Twitter: </b>@yoursportsres<b><br/><br/><br/></b>If you have a suggestion or topics you want me to discuss, write me at <a href='mailto:info@yoursportsresource.com'>info@yoursportsresource.com</a>. Don’t forget to check out our website <a href='http://www.yoursportsresource.com'>www.yoursportsresource.com</a> </p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>
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