What should a new Manager & Head Coach focus on? - with Ross Bennett MSc

About this episode

Ross Bennett discusses the key priorities for new Managers and Head Coaches in this episode.

🎙️ The Locker Room Podcast – Coaching Insights Series Hosted by: Ross Bennett (DSS Coaching) 🎧 Episode Title: What should a new Manager & Head Coach focus on? - with Ross Bennett MSc In this short 10 minute episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Ross breaks down the 6 priorities that a new Manager or Head Coach should focus on when joining a new team or for a new season. This is the first in the new Coaching Insights Series from DSS Coaching, in which we use short-format podcast episodes and videos. Enjoy and we would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on it! Listen here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube: http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2 ---------------- The video is brought to you by the people at www.DSScoaching.ie J oin today to get exclusive access to our upcoming coaching & sport science webinars, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, vlogs, member-led discussions. Sign up to the DSS Coaching Platform today for great rates: €15 for 1 month €150 for 12 months (2 months free) As part of your DSS Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games…

People in this episode

Host: Ross Bennett

Guest: Ross Bennett MSc

Topics covered

• coaching
• management
• team dynamics
• sports leadership
• priorities for coaches

Keywords

• new manager
• head coach
• coaching insights
• team focus
• sports management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DSS Coaching

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