Building A Program with Clark Lacrosse Coach Jeff Cohen
Episode 8 of the Flow State Yoga for Athletes podcast, hosted by pod617 - The Boston Podcast Network, titled "Building A Program with Clark Lacrosse Coach Jeff Cohen" was published on December 4, 2024 and runs 44 minutes.
December 4, 2024 ·44m · Flow State Yoga for Athletes
Summary
<p>Dan interviews Jeff Cohen, head lacrosse coach at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. They discuss the importance of posture, body language, and mindset in athletic performance, and how these elements connect with broader themes of yoga and flow state. Cohen shares insights from his journey as both a player and a coach, emphasizing the cultural and competitive shifts within the Clark lacrosse program over the years. They also explore the integration of holistic practices, such as yoga, into sports training, and the impact of resources and mental conditioning on achieving peak performance. The conversation touches on the unique Clark experience, highlighting the benefits of the university’s academic programs and tight-knit community.</p><p>Topics</p><p>01:18 Meet Coach Jeff Cohen</p><p>02:09 Coach Cohen's Athletic Journey</p><p>05:00 Coaching Philosophy and Style</p><p>07:17 The Role of Mental State in Athletics</p><p>10:35 Insights from Dr. Joel Fish</p><p>14:58 Integrating Yoga and Athletics</p><p>23:41 Next Play Mentality: A Coaching Philosophy</p><p>24:43 Self-Study and the Food Journal</p><p>27:21 The Clark Experience: Unique Selling Points</p><p>34:21 Team Culture and Leadership</p><p>42:25 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Excitement</p><p>43:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>
Episode Description
Dan interviews Jeff Cohen, head lacrosse coach at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. They discuss the importance of posture, body language, and mindset in athletic performance, and how these elements connect with broader themes of yoga and flow state. Cohen shares insights from his journey as both a player and a coach, emphasizing the cultural and competitive shifts within the Clark lacrosse program over the years. They also explore the integration of holistic practices, such as yoga, into sports training, and the impact of resources and mental conditioning on achieving peak performance. The conversation touches on the unique Clark experience, highlighting the benefits of the university’s academic programs and tight-knit community.
Topics
01:18 Meet Coach Jeff Cohen
02:09 Coach Cohen's Athletic Journey
05:00 Coaching Philosophy and Style
07:17 The Role of Mental State in Athletics
10:35 Insights from Dr. Joel Fish
14:58 Integrating Yoga and Athletics
23:41 Next Play Mentality: A Coaching Philosophy
24:43 Self-Study and the Food Journal
27:21 The Clark Experience: Unique Selling Points
34:21 Team Culture and Leadership
42:25 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Excitement
43:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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