#171 - The Psychology of Coaching Triathlon

Imagine coaching 40 athletes that are racing triathlon on the same weekend. Today, Coach Robbie takes us through a play by play of how he tracks athletes and retains his sanity with all the notifications. The highs, the lows, the stresses, the rewards. He also shares his "secrets" as a coach, which usually boil down to building relationships and trust.  Coaching the Week of race preparation Race outlines An Athlete's Happiness is #1 Handling different skill levels and ages Most stressful part of a race weekend Dealing with sickness and stress The journey and the obstacles Endless Variables to Consider Big race, fun race, set up Just finish, podium, or win? Expectations or Future Resentments?  Or, Expectations as Restraints? Why Athletes Never Let a Coach Down Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com