In this conversation, Ryan Schachtner shares his journey from being a college athlete to a financial advisor and co-founder of Success Beyond Game Day. He discusses the challenges athletes face during transitions, the importance of mental performance, and how coaches can better support their athletes.—RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPS: Become a Camp DirectorThe Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps.If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below.- Director interest form:⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog- RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe—GUEST INFO: Ryan Schachtner- Author of Foundations of Financial Excellence- Co-founder of Success Beyond Game Day- Works with athletes to prepare them for life after sportsGuest’s Website: https://www.successbeyondgameday.com—CONTACT USYou can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠luke@rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Takeaways- Athletes often struggle with identity after sports.- Coaches need to provide emotional support during injuries.- Financial literacy is crucial for athletes' futures.- Understanding athletes' motivations can improve coaching effectiveness.- NIL provides opportunities for athletes to build relationships.- Creating competitive practice environments helps athletes handle adversity.- Coaches should engage in meaningful conversations with athletes.- Assessments can help identify athletes' strengths and weaknesses.- Recruiting should focus on character and mindset, not just talent.- Building a strong team culture is essential for success.Keywordscoaching, athlete development, financial literacy, mental performance, sports injury, recruiting, life after sports, NIL, team dynamics, leadership

In this episode, Stephen Maxwell discusses the importance of self-care for coaches, the factors contributing to coach burnout, and strategies for emotional regulation.

He emphasizes the need for coaches to reconnect with their purpose, manage their time effectively, and create supportive environments for both themselves and their athletes. The conversation also covers the significance of reflective practices, accountability, and navigating tough seasons in coaching.—RYG x NIKE SPORTS CAMPSThe Better Coaching Podcast is powered by RYG Athletics, a proud provider of NIKE Sports Camps.If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, fill out the form below.- Director interest form:⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXxRUOb9-pdYbDkRktNiCTD1PDwm4zisPexHCLH0341YlRg/viewform?usp=dialog- RYG Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—FREE PODCAST NOTES, NEWSLETTER, & COACHES COMMUNITY📝 Free Podcast Notes:⁠⁠ https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Better Coaching Community:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/bettercoaching📧 Free Newsletter:⁠⁠ ⁠https://bettercoachinghub.com/subscribe—GUEST INFO: Stephen Maxwell- Over 22 years of coach development experience across multiple sports (soccer, Gaelic games, Rugby Union, Cricket).- Currently serves as the Coach and Match Official Education Manager for Cricket Ireland.- Runs a consultancy firm, "No Other Game Around."Guest’s Website: https://www.nogaspc.com | https://www.nogaspc.com/coach-support —CONTACT USYou can reach out directly to Luke via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠luke@rygathletics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Chapters00:00 Introduction to Coaching Journey00:08 Creating Supportive Coaching Environments01:01 Finding Purpose in Coaching03:29 Understanding Coach Burnout07:12 Triggers and Self-Awareness in Coaching11:25 The Importance of Self-Care13:12 Reflective Practices for Coaches17:25 Building Sustainable Habits19:43 The Importance of Accountability in Coaching21:38 Emotional Regulation Techniques for Coaches24:10 Strategies for Maintaining Focus During Games28:45 Holding Athletes Accountable to Standards32:00 The Role of Coaches in Team Dynamics35:47 Navigating Tough Seasons as a Coach40:45 Copy of Podcast IntroOutro Video.mp441:19 Copy of Podcast IntroOutro Video.mp4Takeaways- Coaches often burn out due to a loss of purpose.- Self-awareness is crucial for managing stress and burnout.- Time management can help coaches prioritize self-care.- Triggers can lead to emotional outbursts if not managed.- Reflective practices can help coaches decompress after games.- Creating accountability among athletes fosters a positive environment.- Coaches should define success beyond just winning.- Coaching is about relationships, both with athletes and oneself.- Simple processes can help manage stress during games.- Coaches need to be intentional about their self-care routines.Keywordscoaching, self-care, burnout, emotional regulation, coach education, accountability, performance, well-being, coaching philosophy, reflective practice