#148 - Relationships First: Real world lessons learned from athletics with Myron Burr Jr.

About this episode

Myron Burr Jr. discusses his journey from athlete to coach and the importance of relationships in sports and professional life.

In this episode of the Coaching Minds Podcast, Ben Carnes interviews Myron Burr Jr., who shares his journey from being an athlete to a coach and now an assistant city manager. They discuss the importance of mental preparation in sports, the lessons learned from veteran players, and the unique challenges of coaching young athletes. Myron emphasizes the significance of building relationships, understanding individual needs, and the transition of skills from sports to professional life. He concl...

People in this episode

Host: Ben Carnes

Guest: Myron Burr Jr.

Topics covered

• mental preparation
• coaching
• athletics
• relationships
• youth sports
• professional development

Keywords

• mental preparation
• coaching
• athletics
• youth sports
• relationships
• professional skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coaching Minds Podcast, Mental Training Plan

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