About this episode
The episode explores how small moments, or 'little hooks', can significantly impact an athlete's learning and development.
A small moment can change an athlete more than a big speech ever will. We’re digging into the idea of “little hooks” the tiny wins, cues, and shared moments that get players latched onto learning and pulling themselves forward. We start with a simple family story: an alphabet game where an eight-year-old learns a country for every letter. The real magic isn’t the trivia. It’s what happens after he feels competent. He starts lighting up when he hears new country names, asking questions, looki...
People in this episode
Host: Ben Herring
Topics covered
- athlete development
- learning cues
- small wins
- coaching techniques
- personal growth
Keywords
- little hooks
- athlete
- learning
- coaching
- personal development
- small wins
- competence
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