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#85: The Importance Of High Standards In Coaching And Life with Brian Ford
#85: The Importance Of High Standards In Coaching And Life with Brian Ford
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Swimming Coach, Brian Ford is the Head Coach of the Traralgon Swimming Club since 1997. He was a National Age swimmer in the 1970s. He is a firm believer in discipline and strong communication. If you want to learn about the importance of discipline, enthusiasm and being a people person, listen in as my dad shares his life lessons and expertise as a seasoned swimming coach. 04:58 - Meet Brian Ford 07:50 - Why reputation is important. 08:55 - When to Draw The Line Between Being a Coach and Being a Parent 16:00 - Micromanaging vs Delegating 22:41 - Basic Principles in Dealing with People 30:45 - On Being Careful with Who You Hang Out With 33:30 - "Every opportunity is an opportunity to give as much as you can." 35:30 - This is the way I am as a coach... 38:17 - Why It's Okay to Coach with a Lot of Enthusiasm 40:20 - To Care or Not to Care?
Released:
May 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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