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WYC 069 – Wrestling with Character – Robert Murphy talks developmental stages in the Passion First Academy
FromThe Winning Youth Coaching Podcast: Youth Sports | Coaching | Parenting | Family Resources
WYC 069 – Wrestling with Character – Robert Murphy talks developmental stages in the Passion First Academy
FromThe Winning Youth Coaching Podcast: Youth Sports | Coaching | Parenting | Family Resources
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Robert Murphy works in sales by day, and has started a booming wrestling program by night. Robert was a collegiate champion in wrestling, and has combined his knowledge with his passion to help kids to form Wrestling With Character - a program that provides young athletes the opportunity to grow as individuals by experiencing life lessons through the martial art of wrestling in conjunction with their Six Pillars of Character Curriculum.
Website: wrestlingwithcharacter.com
Facebook: /wrestlingwithcharacter
Twitter: @wwc365
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Quote
''Wrestling at young ages without training is like human cock-fighting. It's child abuse.' - Robert Murphy
Coaching your own kids
It's really hard as a parent to watch your child struggle, cry, and have difficulties - but we have to allow them to go through this so they can grow.
My Cringe & ‘Ah-Ha’ Moments
It's not about me - 'I've got to focus on developing the kids, not on satisfying my ego'
Developmental stages
Reference to previous guest episode Melody Shuman: link
'Wrestling at young ages without training is like human cock-fighting. It's child abuse.' This leads to huge turnover and burnout.
Need to change the environment of having kids go to a few practices then throwing them into tournaments
HUGE IDEA:
Passion First wrestling academy - based on developmental stages. Kids graduate from levels by testing out of levels. Instead of belt colors (like in Karate), they have shirt colors. When they are ready to master a skill, they test on it, and move on to the next level after passing the test.
Each individual's experience matters. The kids 'in the middle' in many sports are the ones who get left behind.
Connecting with and Impacting Kids
Robert coached a kid who reminded him of himself in high school - a bit of a loose cannon. He didn't try to change him overnight - just supported him and believed in him.
Don't try to compare athletes - 'I want Joe to be the best Joe'
Culture – Discipline/Rewards/Teambuilding
6 Pillars of Character:
Respect
Attitude
Passion
Integrity
Discipline
Honesty
Steel Sharpens Steel - We all need each other to make each other better
Best Stolen Idea
Coach Mike Denney - Taught Robert the importance of character and creating a family environment. He lived it too - re recruited Robert out of high school, and Robert chose to go to his rival - and yet every time he saw him he always came over and shook his hand and said hi.
Recommended Resources
Positive Coaching Alliance
Podcast: Janis Meredith's Positive Sports Parenting
USA Wrestling
Book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Book/Podcast: Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey
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Released:
Feb 4, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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