Innovations In Player Development
What got you here…..won’t get you there.
These are words stand true for virtually all athletes when we look at the process of development. You can not keep doing the same thing and hope to progress and develop to new levels of performance.
This week, we talk with player agent Manny Schmidt of Link Management International about their process for developing not just athletes and players but well rounded individuals.
Also, we look at one of the world’s leading sporting organizations, Hockey Canada.
Paul Carson, Vice President of Membership Development, joins us as we look back on the decision to ban body checking at the developmental levels of the game, new innovations like the “Cross Ice” program that is changing how we teach the game of hockey. We’ll also look at the top summer sports for hockey players as recommended by Hockey Canada.
We’re talking innovations in player development right here on Krush Performance.
Why are 7 of 10 kids dropping out of sport?
This week on Krush Performance we take a serious look at some of the issues facing Developmental Sport.
But first we look at the dangers of Caffeine as a 16 year old high school student in South Carolina passes away from heart complication associated with caffeine consumption.
Davis Allen Passed away after consuming a large Mountain Dew, a McDonalds Latte and an energy drink in a two hour period.
He had no pre existing conditions.
Let’s talk to our kids about caffeine, where it comes from and the issues of consuming too much.
And, there some major concerns as 7 of 10 kids are dropping out of organized sport by the age of 13.
We are joined by John O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Changing the Game Project to look at the issues they are seeing in developmental sport and to discuss:
1) The all important rolls of parents and coaches
2) Coaching & coaching development
3) The top reasons why Kids are dropping out of Sport
4) And more importantly the top reasons why they play in the first place…winning by the way didn’t even crack the top 10!
It’s an important episode of Krush Performance as we dive deep into the issues facing developmental sport Right here on Radio Influence.
Are You Only As Good As You Think
It’s the time of year I like to check in with the “Coach of Champions,” Jim Fannin.
I called Jim to get his insights on The Masters and Sergio Garcia but our conversation went well beyond golf and turned into something that neither Jim nor I expected. It may be one of the most powerful performance conversations we have ever had on the show.
I’m going to ask a favor. Please pass this on.
If you are a parent, pass this episode on to family and other parents on your kid’s teams.
If you are a coach, share this conversation with the other coaches in your organization.
If you are a teacher, forward it to the other teachers in your school. For that matter, your entire school district.
If you own a business or manage people, pass this on to your entire leadership team and employees.
If you are an athlete, take some time to listen to this conversation. Get a notebook, take some notes. This will change your life.
There is so much great information in this conversation about strategies on how you can improve your performance, thoughts on how you can make the people around you better, and some powerful advice for parents on how to support and nurture confidence and self esteem in your children.
It’s a must listen episode of Krush Performance.
I can’t wait for you to hear it.
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Krush’s War on Sugar Rages On With Dr. Yoni Freedhoff
Are you okay with the soft drink and big food companies riding the backs of your kids and even school programs to promote their products? Don’t be fooled. This is cold and calculated marketing.
It’s time to rebrand exercise.
This week, we look at why exercise is the world’s best drug. We talk with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff in this powerful #WARonSUGAR episode of Krush Performance.
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Tales from the Trenches: Coaching, Athlete Development, & Scouting
The development of skill and talent is a process. It takes a lot of time and some serious patience.
This week, we share tales from the trenches as we talk with Kelly Hodgson, soccer dad and longtime team coach and now technical coach for the Scottish United Soccer Club in Alberta, Canada, about the process of talent development and how patience is a critical factor in athlete success.
Let us know and if you have any questions, comments, smart remarks, or a topic you would like us to investigate let us know we may dedicate a segment or even an entire show to your topic.
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Scouting for Diamonds: A Baseball Story for Everyone
Who are the gatekeepers for the game of baseball?
It’s not the owners, the GM’s or the coaches…it’s the scouts.
In this episode of Krush Performance we talk with highly respected Nashville filmmaker Molly Secours about her latest project: “Scouting for Diamonds” and how this film about the unsung heroes of the game of baseball has become a story everyone will enjoy.
Se more at www.scoutingfordiamonds.com
Let us know and if you have any Questions, Comments or Smart Remarks or a topic you would like us to investigate let us know we may dedicate a segment or even an entire show to your topic.
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Jeff
PED Options: Getting Results Without Going To The Dark Side
We have a pretty good idea why athletes go to the dark side and turn to performance enhancing drugs. They simply don’t know what else to do.
So, what are the options? What can athletes do to get results?
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We are joined by Tavis Piattoly, Registered Dietitian & Education Program Manager for the Taylor Hooton Foundation, to discuss the statistics and the mindset of athletes and solutions.
Sleep and recovery are critical but could performance nutrition be your secret weapon? You bet it is.
Find out more in this very important conversation right here on Krush Performance.
Let us know and if you have any questions, comments, smart remarks, or a topic you would like us to investigate let us know we may dedicate a segment or even an entire show to your topic.
As always, thanks for listening!
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MLB 2017 – Players To Watch, Story Lines, & Predictions
As we reach the midway point of Spring Training, this is one of our favorite shows of the year as we look forward to the upcoming Major League Baseball season. There is a lot going on both on and off the field as we get set to kick off the 2017 season.
This week, we lay out our top teams to watch this season and why you need to keep your eye on these teams. As we look at the players you need to keep your eyes on, there will be some major milestones hit in 2017 and some fantastic story lines that are not only shaping the baseball landscape for 2017 but for years to come.
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We’ll discuss the World Baseball Classic and what it means for the growth of the game, the rule changes MLB has implemented for this upcoming season, and we’ll find out who knows what they are talking about as we go around the studio and give our predictions for the 2017 World Series.
We’ll also be joined in studio by a special guest, one of the Krush Crew Originals, Bones is back to help us kick off the 2017 MLB season.
Let us know and if you have any questions, comments, smart remarks, or a topic you would like us to investigate let us know we may dedicate a segment or even an entire show to your topic.
As always, thanks for listening!
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Performance: Off Season Hockey/ In-Season Baseball
The key to success in sport is preparation.
In our Talent & Skill development models the athlete always comes first.
Grassroots or seasoned Professional if you have not mastered the athlete you will be limited as a player…Period.
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So as the hockey world get set for their off season what should you be thinking? We talk with Barry Butt of Premiere Strength to discuss the hockey off season and what you need to be doing to get the most out of your time away from the game.
And as baseball heads into the competitive season, what should you be doing to lower your risk of injury and improve your performance?
Dave Bush, pitching development analyst for the Boston Red Sox joins us to talk about the World Baseball Classic, pitching at the highest level of the game and how teams are using every resource available to help develop players and reduce injury.
If you are a player, parent or coach this episode of Krush Performance is for you.
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Jeff
The Force Is With You – Reduce Your Risk Of Injury
Could the amount of chaos and hassle in your life be a determining factor in your risk of injury? How about stress and anxiety or even your mind set?
You bet they are.
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In sport, the number one consideration in your training program should be injury prevention but injury prevention goes well beyond Functional movement and strength development.
There are also powerful psychological predictors of injury that also influence the frequency on injury, the severity and the time to recovery. The power of your mind is a major player when it comes to injuries and if you know how to get it under control, the “Power of The Force” is with you.
Find out how to get control as we are joined by Dr. Urban Johnson visiting from Halmstad University in Sweden and Dr. Martin Mrazik from the University of Alberta to discuss a very interesting perspective on injury prediction, prevention and recovery.
We’ll find out exactly how it all works and what strategies you can use to reduce the risk of injury right here on Krush Performance.
As always, thanks for listening!
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Jeff
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