#85: The Importance Of High Standards In Coaching And Life with Brian Ford
The Effortless Swimming Podcast · Brenton Ford
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Show Notes
Swimming Coach, Brian Ford is the Head Coach of the Traralgon Swimming Club since 1997. He was a National Age swimmer in the 1970s. He is a firm believer in discipline and strong communication. If you want to learn about the importance of discipline, enthusiasm and being a people person, listen in as my dad shares his life lessons and expertise as a seasoned swimming coach.
04:58 - Meet Brian Ford
07:50 - Why reputation is important.
08:55 - When to Draw The Line Between Being a Coach and Being a Parent
16:00 - Micromanaging vs Delegating
22:41 - Basic Principles in Dealing with People
30:45 - On Being Careful with Who You Hang Out With
33:30 - "Every opportunity is an opportunity to give as much as you can."
35:30 - This is the way I am as a coach...
38:17 - Why It's Okay to Coach with a Lot of Enthusiasm
40:20 - To Care or Not to Care?