WYC 129 – Winning the Relationship – Casey Jacox talks Leadership & The 3 P’s of teaching skills

Casey Jacox is a former collegiate QB at Central Washington University and has been coaching his kids for many years. Casey is passionate about ensuring they continue down a positive path, and sports is a big part of that journey. LinkedIn: /caseyjacox/ Blog: winningtherelationship.com Thank you to our sponsors! - Lead 'Em Up - Save 10% using discount code 'wyccoaches' at leademup.com - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Quote 'There are three types of people in life: Those who watch things happen, those who make things happen, and those who wonder what happened.' - Tommy Lasorda Coaching your own kids Works best if you have an assistant coach, and you coach each other's kids Cringe moment Early on, Casey was too focused on winning Teaching Skills Drills need a clear: Purpose Process Payoff Be ridiculously organized. Make everything competitive. Time everything. Small groups and lots of stations Games Girls get to take 2 free throws at end of practice - If they make 1, they get to run 1 lap. If they make 2 they get to pick someone to run with them (including parents on the sideline.) If they miss both, they have to dribble around with their off hand until drill is over. Then take the girls who make both free throws and put the pressure on them, say 'there is 2 seconds left, you need to make 2 free throws to win the game.' They only get to do this if the girls gave great effort during practice Mental toughness It comes down to believing in the kids you coach, and making sure they understand you believe in them Culture Everyone needs to do their role. Coaches coach. Players play. Parents cheer. Umpires make the calls. When everyone stays in their role, everything works well. Step out of your role, and trouble starts. Captains and leadership Captains lead stretching and conversation Teach them to be organized and communicate well Rewards and recognition Words of the week - keep the focus on the importance of everyone's role - Then give an award at the end of the week on who best embodied that characteristic Connecting with and impacting kids Kevin worked with a young man who was struggling to throw, and 2 years later watching his progress is really exciting. The one that got away Casey played on a team, and they came out flat, and lost. You must be prepared for every game. Favorite book/quote Book: The Matheny Manifesto Great resource - Proactive Coaching Quote: 'There are three types of people in life: Those who watch things happen, those who make things happen, and those who wonder what happened.' - Tommy Lasorda Book: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Craig recommendation: The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale Best borrowed/stolen idea EDD's - Everyday drills The power of goal setting. You write it down. Then you tell someone. Now it is goal not a wish. Positive environments and never taking a play off. Parting Advice Know the purpose in everything you do. Be organized, make it fun. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave SaveSave