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Episode 31: Christopher Thynne and the "Huge buffet of possibility" in both organic and directed youth development and training.
Episode 31: Christopher Thynne and the "Huge buffet of possibility" in both organic and directed youth development and training.
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Jun 14, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Christopher Thynne of CrossFit 162 West, Brand X ®Mentor, Ambassador and one of only four flagship Brand X® LABS in the world - Brand X® Stockholm, joins Jeff and Mikki to talk about his history and his path to massive Youth Program Success. Episode Highlights:2:04 How a background in a broad array of physical activity. sport, adventure and play shape a great foundation.4:28 "A Huge buffet of possibility" PE in the Uk and choice of a wide variety of sports in the curriculum from Gymnastics to Archery.7:49 How sports experience differs outside of school in Sweden and offered Christopher opportunity to pursue Hockey, Soccer, Badmittan, Water Sports, Skiing, etc.9:33 "The atmosphere is not sound" How his daughters sport experiences led Christopher to coaching.12:21 Giving your kids what they need to succeed. 17:24 Youth Classes as a core business at 162 West/Brand X® Stockholm, systems, growth and control. 23:08 The first 2 steps to secure the Youth Business, Educating a team of Youth Coaches, Putting procedures in place.23:37 "Didn't you back squat last year?" The 3rd Step Systems for Communication, educating parents, and connecting with youth clients.30:48 Beyond Movement goals, External and soft goals. How do the kids feel about the class? Are they safe and seen?35:42 Ensuring Coaches talk with the kids, not at the kids.39:07 The Yin and Yang of Sports Training Programs, tracking Athleticism and Psycho- Social needs for retention41:30 Team Training and How youth have to learn to exist in a new body during growth spurts43:20 Changing culture and changing expectations, 50% of incoming team members can no longer move as previous generations did46:32 Educating Parents and the Team Training "Parents Education Meeting" model51:30 Brand X® Mentors and the importance of local youth expertsLinks and Hashtags:#brandxstockholm#crossfit162west#theyouthfitnesspodcast#youthfitness#functionalfitnessyouth#thebrandxmethod#theathletecoachnetwork#jeffandmikkimartin#teamtraininghttps://www.instagram.com/brandxstockholm/https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collectionshttps://www.instagram.com/theacn.app/
Released:
Jun 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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