10- "Love the process of getting better" Dr. Coach Mat Parker ⚾️ Challenger Little League

In this episode we talk to Dr. Mat Parker of Parker Physio in Encinitas, California, who has been coaching little league baseball for children with special needs for 3 years. Dr. Mat offers insight into  How to improve and maintain high levels of communication between players and parents, and the crucial role this plays into ensuring the players have a great experience and have fun. The virtue of patience in dealing with athletes, especially those who have special needs, and how empathy and understanding make him a better coach and physical therapist Establishing and maintaining a culture of fun, lightheartedness, and camaraderie, especially at a time when youth sports can be as competitive as ever  Persisting in developing relationships with athletes so they trust you and allow you to teach them Finding common ground with your athletes in order to learn about them and developing a relationship you both look forward to And so much more!  Mat mentions these books as resources for improving yourself and your communication: Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf Non Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson Thank you, Mat, for what you do for your community and for sharing your story and resources with the coaching world. If you'd like to learn more about Mat, check out his website at https://parkerphysio.com/, and check him out on instagram at @parkerphysio. The organization Mat coaches with is Challenger Little League, check out their website here if you'd like to get involved.