Since I was taking notes anyway, I thought maybe post them here for the reference of other riders and coaches.
These are in no particular order, so take them a la carte and for what they are worth:
the DCNR part didn’t give me a lot of direction, but offered more background on what DCNR is.
The diversity part was a good goal for the team. I think we have traditionally done a good job, we always open to do more and try harder.
The “loser mentality” talk was very interesting to me. I might be biased, but because the speaker was self employed, it really appealed to me. Her deck had good points. Here is a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YOkKfOCuNa9VcJv_u1hl9kWU6Rwe9NKq/view?usp=sharing
I liked the idea of “rider of the day” for positive reinforcement for a kid who might be struggling.
Like the idea of names on helmets in the opening weeks.
Local dirts can be part of what we do. We should get Lou out here to look. Mike has been here. We could host a local dirt at Hess Field as a practice if we wanted to do so.
Like the idea of kids saying their favorite thing during practice that ANOTHER RIDER did that day.
Fill kids tanks. “compliment sandwich”
Stay positive.
Mention specific skills. Not just general. What SPECIFICALLY did you like about what they did?
The kids won’t have fun, if the Coaches aren’t
Keep your energy level HIGH! You will reap what you sow.
if you have a kid on the team, and are a coach, “where your “parent hats” and “coaches hats” when appropriate.
If you really have to give a rider some info/suggestions….ask them first. It makes them more open to it.
Melissa did a talk of POMBS. This mostly focusses on how to build character in riders (and coaches).
“My Best” and “Best Self” is the key to helping folks achieve “My Best Self”.
Get the kids to state “I do this because…” and note what they say. We have done this in the past, and it’s a good practice. It helps everyone understand goals.
Know larger goals. Things like “finish what you started” and how that relates to what we do.
Here is a link to some more notes:
Dr. Gottman’s research on the “Magic 5:1 Ratio” of Positives to Negatives
https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/
Carol Dweck’s book: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”
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