Podcasts Health Purple Patch Podcast 13 Steve Magness and Matt Dixon-A Coaches' Collective on Performance

13 Steve Magness and Matt Dixon-A Coaches' Collective on Performance

Published: March 20, 2018, 10 a.m.

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What happens when two of endurance sports greatest thinkers go toe to toe on all aspects of performance? You get an educating and insightful \\u201cInside the Coaches Studio\\u201c episode from Matt Dixon along with author and coach, Steve Magness, co-author of the book, Peak Performance.

This conversation definitely raises the collective process of coaching and you\\u2019ll hear their thoughts and opinions on many topics like the:

  • Role of a Coach
  • Necessary Components Successful Athletes Possess
  • Habits and Traits of Great Performers
  • Tips on Achieving Peak Performance Across Many Disciplines
  • Lessons and Takeaways for Coaches
  • Art of Managing Pain
  • Role of Metrics and Measurement for Coaches and Athletes
  • Athlete Development Skills
  • \\u2026and even a discussion on the taboo subject of doping

Both agree whole-heartedly that a collaborative coaching mindset and the sharing of ideas \\u201craises the ships on all rising tides.\\u201d If we don\\u2019t share, they agree, \\u201cThen, we\\u2019re not going to learn or grow as a profession.\\u201d Plus, collaboration across all sports in the pursuit of global performance gains is inspiring and motivating.\\xa0

Contest Alert: This week, we\\u2019re giving away a copy of Peak Performance, written by Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg! Simply email us your single most important habit that helps improve your own performance\\xa0to\\xa0info@purplepatchfitness.com. We\'ll pick a winner in the next week and notify you via email.

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Steve Magness is a runner, coach, exercise physiologist, and a writer. He holds a M.S. from George Mason University in Exercise Science. Magness is the current cross country coach at the University of Houston and coaches professional runners, including 5 runners who have been top 15 at the World Championships or Olympic games. In addition, he has worked for Nike, and served as a consultant to numerous Olympic runners and triathletes.\\xa0He recently published the popular book, Peak Performance, with co-Author, Brad Stulberg.

:00 -:20 Recorded Welcome

:21-1:30 Introduction to Episode 13

1:30-4:55 Word of the Week - Action

5:05 Interview with Steve Magness

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