NSCA's Coaching Podcast Special Episode: The Power of Mentorship with Mike Minnis and Co-Host Jon Jost

<p>Mike Minnis, Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Philadelphia Eagles National Football League (NFL) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching and&nbsp;Sport Science&nbsp;Program Manager, Eric McMahon, and guest&nbsp;co-host Jon Jost, a 27-year veteran collegiate strength and conditioning coach and Gatorade’s Team Sports Manager. This&nbsp;Gatorade Performance Partner Special Episode, highlights “The Power of Mentorship” and the importance of building quality relationships as the foundation of meaningful mentor and mentee experiences.&nbsp;</p> <p>Find Mike on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-minnis-ms-rd-cscs-a846a81a">Mike Minnis</a>, Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mminnis89">@MMinnis89</a>, or Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mminnis89/">@MMinnis89</a> |Find Jon via email: [email protected] | Find Eric on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericmcmahoncscs/">@ericmcmahoncscs</a> or Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ericmcmahoncscs?lang=en">@ericmcmahoncscs</a></p>Show Notes<p>“What is a mentor? What does that mean? And what does it mean to be a mentor? And I really think it's somebody that you can trust. I think that's important. I think it's somebody where there's mutual respect. And then I think someone that can provide you a vision.” 6:46</p> <p>“And so when I look back at that, I think that’s such a beautiful thing because I think there’s got to be a level of comfort within yourself and within your role and your position before you can start mentoring people. Being a mentor isn’t just telling people what to do and having people work on XYZ projects and things like that. There’s a lot more to it.” 13:41</p> <p>“But I would say probably to me, one of the biggest things is just to enter into the relationship or to approach the individual with the attitude of, what can I do for you? How can I help you? How can I assist? And that goes a long way, to approach a mentor or a coach with, hey, is there anything I can do for you? What ends up happening is you get an awful lot in return.” 24:12</p> <p>“And I think it’s our job to give feed back. And it has to be honest feedback. And it has to be transparent. And just transparent communication all the time.” 29:17</p> <p>“They’re a sponge. And they are learning all the time. And they’re looking at you as a professional and how you conduct yourself, whether that is showing up on time and being punctual or showing poise under pressure, being able to adapt to change. And I think also how you treat others. Treating others fairly. Treating others with respect, with compassion.” 31:20</p>