Coaches Anxiety and coaching

[Splat]

I've had problems with anxiety for years, but after working with my doctor finally feel like it's manageable however coaching has been keeping me up at night. Usually coaching is my relax from The stress, but now I find myself constantly thinking about what went wrong in practice and what I should be doing different. I've really been learning about the mental side of gymnasts this year and while i feel like its made me a better coach i also feel like its hard to implement into a 2hr practice sometimes. Now I just constantly feel like I'm letting my gymnasts down, but they are all doing great this year. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Any advice?

Also any times for dealing with a group that gets along a little too well and just wants to talk. We currently have 1 person per station and have them super spread out but they just get louder. This is my first group like this and I'm struggling.

 

[Dahlialover]

Also any times for dealing with a group that gets along a little too well and just wants to talk. We currently have 1 person per station and have them super spread out but they just get louder. This is my first group like this and I'm struggling.

Just remember that you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. It’s your responsibility to provide the athletes quality training opportunities and it’s the athletes’ responsibility to put in the work. If they chose to chitty-chat and miss turns in the process, that’s on them. If those missed turns result in them progressing more slowly, that’s also on them.

You can’t control other people and you are not responsible for other people’s decisions. These are kids, so of course you do your best to create an environment that is conducive to them making good choices but that all you can do. Kids learn from experience, so hopefully this will be a learning experience for them.

Good luck

 

[JBS]

but now I find myself constantly thinking about what went wrong in practice and what I should be doing different

Don't think... do...

Come up with a plan... a very simple one. For example...

• Give yourself only 5 minutes to evaluate the workout immediately after the workout while still at the gym
  • Give yourself 1 minute to brainstorm 1 problem that you want to solve for the next workout
  • Give yourself 4 minutes to come up with the solution
  • Give it a shot at the next workout... if it doesn't work... repeat with a different solution
  • If it does work... brainstorm a new problem and solve that one

The above is just an example... come up with one that works for you. I recommend writing down notes somehow so you can track your progress. Or even just use a simple check off list...

Problem #1 - Kids are talking too much

• Move them faster
• Use drills / stations that are of only 70% of their ability this workout so they can easily succeed and move fast
• Play a game that is fast and loud so they can "get their talking out"

Then if the above doesn't work... try again the next workout with a new set of check offs.

Overall... Kaizen!

 

[JBS]

Kaizen: Making little improvements each day​

Kaizen is the practice of making small, incremental improvements every day. It’s a philosophy that encourages progress rather than perfection. When overthinking traps you in the “what’s next?” cycle, kaizen reminds you that you don’t need to have it all figured out. By focusing on small improvements rather than grand plans, you can reduce anxiety and make steady progress, one step at a time.

The above is from... https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...to-stop-overthinking/photostory/117141652.cms

 

[JBS]

6. Kaizen: The Art of Continuous Improvement​

The Japanese philosophy of Kaizen emphasizes continuous improvement through small, consistent steps. While overthinking often leads to paralysis, Kaizen encourages progress over perfection. Instead of obsessing over every detail, Kaizen teaches that small, incremental changes can yield big results over time. It allows individuals to make adjustments without the weight of overthinking, fostering growth without the need for flawless execution.

The above is from...

 

[JBS]

Here is where I started with Kaizen...



This is more of the 5S side of Kaizen... or how to move things along faster / more efficiently.

 

[JBS]

Now I'm not saying that you need to improve or anything... but you got me on my Kaizen kick. This was really the kicker for me...



The fact was that I needed to make changes to way that I was doing (or not doing) things. I am a thinker... I want everything perfect before I even start... all planned out. When I moved myself away from this... everything started going better. Basically I was able to change everything by only changing one thing... myself.