How is Bill Eckstrom helping coaches and administrators “look in the mirror”?
Anyone who has ever attended a youth sports game knows that the sideline can be a pretty intense place. Emotions often run high as parents, coaches, and young athletes strive for results. However, player development and a healthy motivational climate are often sacrificed as a result.
My guest in this episode, Bill Eckstrom, is the Chief Executive Officer of Ecsell Sports, an organization that is laser focused on advancing the student-athlete experience. Ecsell Sports advises coaches and athletic directors on how to improve that experience through a research-based approach.
In Episode 53, Bill shares how his own experiences inspired him to help coaches and administrators create a better experience for their student-athletes.
So, what’s your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Bill Eckstrom?
My biggest takeaway is that all of us need coaching. We all have blind sports. It is often hard for us to see what we need to be doing differently to be our best. The same goes for coaches and administrators.
My suggestion to coaches and administrators is to look in the mirror as Bill suggests. Try to answer this question as honestly as possible - are you doing everything you can to create the best possible student-athlete experience? If the answer is no, then think about what you can do differently to serve your student-athletes better.
I want to thank Bill for his kind generosity and the wisdom he shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.
You can learn more about Bill by visiting https://billeckstrom.com. You can learn more about Ecsell Sports by visiting https://https://ecsellsports.com/.
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Thank you for listening. We’ll see you back soon for Episode 54!