WYC 018 Michael Langlois – Author of ‘Are you an Inspirational Youth Sports Coach’– talks youth baseball and Common Sense Communication

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Michael Langlois shares coaching stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful youth coach. Michael Langlois is a communications advisor – he has a background in broadcasting, has worked with NHL coaches, and young athletes. Michael, along with his wife Mary-Louise, have co-written several books on coaching youth sports. Michael and Mary-Louise live near Toronto, Canada. They have 4 grown sons. Websites: prospectcommunications.com and takingyoubeyondthegame.blogspot.com Twitter:@ProspectComm and @YouthSportsTYBG (Taking You Beyond the Game) Facebook: /Prospect-Communications Listen NOW: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link   Coaching/Leadership Quote ▪   ‘In youth sports you cannot play with a piano on your back’ click to tweet! Coaching Your Own Kid/My Cringe Moment ▪   Michael shares that maybe he was too hard on one of his sons and too critical. ‘Pick it up, it’s not a grenade’ – yelled by Dad from the dugout. Michael’s self-reflection: ‘Who’s being the adult here?’ Coaching AH-HA Moment HUGE IDEA #1 - ‘In youth sports you cannot play with a piano on your back’ – Kids can’t play with coaches hounding them about mistakes and taking away their confidence. Teaching Children & Keeping it Fun ‘Common sense communication’ ‘How do you want to be remembered in 20 years?’ Reward, Recognition, and Teambuilding Draft kids with positive body language, don’t blame their teammates, are humble The One that Got Away Trying not to run up the score – other team came back and tied game Parting Advice HUGE IDEA #2: Coaches – 2 questions to ask your kids: ‘What do you love about playing this sport?’ and ‘What motivates you?’ Michael and Mary-Louise's Youth Sports books ‘A Guide to effective communication for Youth Soccer Coaches’   ‘Are You an Inspirational Youth Sports Coach?'   ‘You can be an Inspirational Youth Hockey Coach!'   Interview Links / Promotional Partners Alan Stein's Hardwood Hustle Podcast and Strongerteam.com   HUDL   Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: