093 - Coach the Brain, Not Behavior

from Captains & Coaches Podcast Hosted by Tex McQuilkin

Why do athletes execute perfectly in practice… but freeze under pressure? In this episode of the Captains & Coaches Podcast, we break down one of the most misunderstood challenges in coaching: athletes aren’t always being defiant — sometimes their brain simply isn’t ready yet. Coach Tex McQuilkin dives into cognitive development through the lens of sport, unpacking how athletes learn, why teenagers struggle with abstract strategy, and how stress can cause even elite performers to regress during competition. Using real coaching examples across multiple sports, this episode explores how coaches can shift from correcting behavior to developing decision-making, emotional regulation, and confidence. Because great coaching isn’t just about teaching the play — it’s about developing the brain running it. *NEW* Education - Captains & Coaches course, "Why They're Not Listening - Coaching Today's Athlete": http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-train

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