What lessons can coach and athlete draw from one day that doesn’t go as planned?
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In Part 2, Matt explains how to give and receive effective feedback in order to be unified on a shared mission of improvement.
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Sarah Piampiano and Chelsea Sodaro talk about how they’ve been lifted and supported as teammates and friends who train with each other even when they compete against each other.
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In this first part of a multi-part series on Feedback in a Performance Culture, Matt defines effective feedback and illustrates where it fits in the context and cycle of a performance culture.
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The meat and potatoes of this episode of real-life postseason case studies will educate, provide perspective, and provide the “why” behind the framework of different scenarios.
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Postseason - It’s your phase for preparation and continued evolution as an athlete.
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Evolve or Die. A Favorite Purple Patch quote. The concept is anchored in the resistance of falling into a fixed mindset and it is a relentless curiosity to seek ways to improve.
Change is never easy. No matter our situation, the easiest path is to fall into familiar, but to thrive, we must be equipped to change, willing to evolve, and open to developing the bravery and resilience to pursue improvement.
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Matt interviews his partner-in-crime, Kelli McMaster, about her recent marathon success and living the Purple Patch Pillars of Performance!
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Racing in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Nice? This podcast is your guide to all things both in Nice and at home!
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Set yourself up for success under the scope of: Preparation, Mindset and Execution.
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Matt Dixon interviews long-time Purple Patch athlete, Tim Deer, about his recent experience completing the Badwater 135 ultra-endurance race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney.
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Malindi Elmore is the Queen of Evolution.
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Your IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Rosa Champion
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How you chop carrots is how you live life.
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Matt answers your performance questions! In this episode, he discusses returning to running post-injury, wearables, bike selection, training indoors vs. outdoors, yoga and more!
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Maintaining a growth mindset is everything - at any age. In this episode, Matt converses with two Purple Patch Masters athletes, Rick Wimmer and Ken Pagliughi, about their recipes for success and longevity in sport and life.
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Maintaining a growth mindset is everything - at any age. In this episode, Matt converses with two Purple Patch Masters athletes, Rick Wimmer and Ken Pagliughi, about their recipes for success and longevity in sport and life.
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Effective communication in coaching is not just about getting your message across or making your point. Effective communication empowers the athlete or employee to execute as intended, to believe in the path forward, and have clarity in actions needed for success.
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The journey of a pro is hard…very hard, but there are key takeaways for all of us here. You don’t have to be a pro athlete to embrace pro habits and characteristics into your daily life. The heart of this episode is built upon personal growth and development.
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Where do supplements, pills, powders and the like fit in the spectrum of your performance evolution? Are they a key catalyst to performance, or a bunch of voodoo and empty promises designed only to drain your wallet?
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