The Positive Way: Recent Episodes
Dana Smith
A weekly podcast, presented in short episodes, directed at youth sports coaches, leaders, and parents who want to move our communities forward towards a more positive sports experience for young athletes. Instagram - thepositivewaypodcast Twitter - @DanaSmithMIZPCA
The last of our 5 part series on working with injured athletes. In this episode, we discuss the importance of promoting and building social connections with coaches, teammates, and the families connected with the team for injured athletes.
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Part four of a five-part series focusing on working with injured athletes. In this episode, we look at the emotional support required by coaches when working with injured athletes on their journey to a return to play.
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Part 3 of our series focusing on working with injured athletes. In this episode, we focus on the role of a coach in the mental aspects of the recovery and rehabilitation process.
Part 2 of our series focusing on working with injured athletes. In this episode, we focus on the role of a coach in the physical recovery and rehabilitation process.
This episode is the first of a five-part series examining working with injured athletes as positive coaches.
How we can promote positive relationships for those under our leadership in and out of our programs.
Developing purpose to our athletes' efforts in our sport as well as in their lives away from the sport.
A look at how we can create an environment for our program that will encourage self-acceptance and environmental mastery where we train, compete, and co-exist.
This episode introduces a 5 part series addressing well-being and self-worth for athletes within athletic programs. This upcoming series will focus on self-acceptance and environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, positive relationships, and autonomy.
In this episode, we cover ten commandments for reducing coaching burnout so you can continue to serve others through positive coaching.
The importance of sportsmanship for life lessons, personal growth, and retention of young athletes in sports.
How are we building a sense of responsibility for giving back and a foundation of servant leadership with athletes?
Values-based actions speak louder than words. Modeling core values for our athletes and coaches.
From job posting to evaluations, how we can communicate the importance of our core values to our coaches.
In part 2 of our discussion of core values, I discuss my core values of coaching and leadership.
Part one of a discussion of core values with processes for selecting your core values for coaching and your team selecting core values.
A 3-5 minute weekly podcast directed at youth sports coaches who want to move our communities forward towards a more positive sports experience for young athletes. #positivecoaching #leadership #youthsports