When most people hear the word “Peloton” they think of an expensive black bike with shiny red buttons and that controversial commercial where the husband gifted his wife a Peloton for Christmas.
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This article would not be complete, however, if we did not acknowledge some of the delivery issues that have been plaguing Peloton over the last year. Most of the delivery issues seem to affect U.S. deliveries, however, the UK deliveries have been affected as well.
Problem solving using external individuals and organisations is on the increase. Schools are engaging more and more councillors to deal with the increasing number of pupils who “have problems.” The queue to see the councillors usually forms before school.
Participation in sport should be an enjoyable experience. But we must accept there will be some degree of pre- participation anxiety.
Back in the late 60’s I had trials with Wolverhampton Wanderers. I was driven for 90 minutes to training twice a week. I hated every minute of that ride. Too much time to worry about what may or may not happen.
Many years later as a coach, and I’m working with some very talented 18/20-year-olds. One player in particular showed signs of anxiety before training and on match days. He knew I knew he was finding it tough. My initial thought was ‘don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill’.
When he confided in me that he had a problem with nerves/anxiety. I replied, “There are over 100,000 18-year-old rugby players who would give everything to swap places with you.” He smiled at me and got on with playing.
As Arsene Wenger said. “If you want to play for a big club, you must be mentally strong. You must cope with many pressures; not all of them positive.” You must “learn to cope”.
As coaches we must find ways of clearing the pathway for players to develop mentally and physically. In a limited playing career, they must overcome many hurdles. Experience can be a limiting or an enlightening factor.
As a coach you are often a “street psychologist.” You don’t get paid for the role even though you are good at it. You operate almost daily, because you have “good eyes” and can read the picture at training.
In some countries the therapist is an addition to family life. We don’t want to engage the family therapist because young Jonny throws the occasional bad pass, do we?
“In the 60’s we couldn’t spell psychologist or therapist, let alone use one.”
Players are all different. Some need a bit of this or a lot of that, and to that extent there may be a role for, let’s call it professional help/advice/guidance.
Have a look at Andy Keys Fit4Performance. He has some 60 second reels on there that are succinct and very relevant!
My theory has always been, “a sentence is better than a paragraph.” And a “thumbs up” to a player, tells him/her all he needs to know and may make him/her smile.
Don’t let, “I should have” or “I wish I had” be part of your history. Make something happen now.
I’ve worked with some naturally brilliant colts’ coaches all around the world. Some have no qualifications other than the street psychology one. I’ve loved every minute of working with them and hopefully will for many more, in years to come.
Your colts’ players will always be indebted to you and will never forget your contribution to their playing career and introduction to “real life.”
The final good news is I think older coaches are more effective working with colts’ players. I call it the “grandfather “effect.”
