September 18, 2014
WYC 018 Michael Langlois – Author of ‘Are you an Inspirational Youth Sports Coach’– talks youth baseball and Common Sense Communication
What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Michael Langlois shares coaching stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful youth coach.
Michael Langlois is a communications advisor – he has a background in broadcasting, has worked with NHL coaches, and young athletes. Michael, along with his wife Mary-Louise, have co-written several books on coaching youth sports. Michael and Mary-Louise live near Toronto, Canada. They have 4 grown sons.
Websites: prospectcommunications.com and takingyoubeyondthegame.blogspot.com
Twitter:@ProspectComm and @YouthSportsTYBG (Taking You Beyond the Game)
Facebook: /Prospect-Communications
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Coaching/Leadership Quote
▪ ‘In youth sports you cannot play with a piano on your back’
Coaching Your Own Kid/My Cringe Moment
▪ Michael shares that maybe he was too hard on one of his sons and too critical. ‘Pick it up, it’s not a grenade’ – yelled by Dad from the dugout. Michael’s self-reflection: ‘Who’s being the adult here?’
Coaching AH-HA Moment
HUGE IDEA #1 – ‘In youth sports you cannot play with a piano on your back’ – Kids can’t play with coaches hounding them about mistakes and taking away their confidence.
Teaching Children & Keeping it Fun
- ‘Common sense communication’
- ‘How do you want to be remembered in 20 years?’
Reward, Recognition, and Teambuilding
- Draft kids with positive body language, don’t blame their teammates, are humble
The One that Got Away
- Trying not to run up the score – other team came back and tied game
Parting Advice
HUGE IDEA #2: Coaches – 2 questions to ask your kids: ‘What do you love about playing this sport?’ and ‘What motivates you?’
Michael and Mary-Louise’s Youth Sports books
‘A Guide to effective communication for Youth Soccer Coaches’
‘Are You an Inspirational Youth Sports Coach?’
‘You can be an Inspirational Youth Hockey Coach!’
Interview Links / Promotional Partners
Alan Stein’s Hardwood Hustle Podcast and Strongerteam.com
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