Canadian triathlon legend Barrie Shepley joins Joel on Episode 2 of season 3 of the Real Coaching Podcast. Barrie and Joel talk about Joel's progression from athlete to coach, and lessons learned along the way. From Joel's start racing in the Kids of Steel series in Ontario Canada, to the move to Victoria British Columbia to start 'real coaching', the Beijing Olympics, and how to work with top athletes, coaching 'superstars'. Why Joel left Canada, the move from British Triathlon before London 2012 and starting the JFTcrew squad, and where the sport headed in the future.
The episode starts with a discussion on the coaching workflow, planning process with the view on the season plan. Common mistakes in coaching are discussed and short term vs long term coaching issues.
Links:
Joel's ebooks and webinars: ebook 3-pack Building the Elite Triathlete, Characteristics of the High Level athlete and How Champions Train
Characteristics of Effective Coaching webinar + ebook
Barrie Shepley LinkedIn Twitter Personal Best Barrie's online clinic with Joel's interview and many others