Supporting Champions

In this episode I talk to long standing colleague, coach and friend Toni Minichiello, coach to one of the World's greatest athletes Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. I've worked with Toni since 2001 and while we've talked about everything and anything over the years, it was fascinating to capture his thoughts about the key area of communication, his thoughts, ideas, techniques and how they have evolved over the years;   Show notes Communication and conveying knowledge and ideas for maximum impact Gleaning information from the athletes of different ages/abilities/experience Athletes critiquing themselves negatively Toni Minichiello's coaching style Communication assumptions! High performers and communication Finding a mutual vocabulary/language Motivational styles and mindsets Succinct information at critical points…deliver two points Motivation, confidence…pushing the positive The coach has to make the decision based on your knowledge and experience of the athlete…coach what you see Working/communicating with a coach…