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- 1. Advice From The “Trenches” on Changing A Gym’s Culture Dr. Dave Tilley DPT, SCS, CSCS 1
- 2. 2 Without Culture, Everything Falls Apart • The “800lb gorilla” in the room • Best Drills – Best culture = L • Due to recent events, gymnastics is changing FAST in this area (thankfully) https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/436919601332595489/
- 3. 3 Signs of a Unhealthy vs Healthy Culture • Low motivation from coaches and athletes • Bickering, gossip, talking behind people’s backs • No communication about real issues • High injury and burnout rates • Lack of progress towards goals • People generally unhappy and frustrated • Ability to make progress even during adversity • Open communication and transparency • Issues address with professionalism and respect • Injuries happen occasionally, but they are addressed directly and with health first • Progress, not perfection • People generally upbeat and optimistic
- 5. 5 Layer 1 – The Hardest of Them All… YOU • Everyone looks to others when they want to blame/fix, then looking to self is the key • Why am I involved in gymnastics? • What are my values? • Do my daily choices align with these values? • What are my fears/insecurities?
- 6. 6 Layer 1 – The Hardest of Them All… YOU • My journey… • Personal gain à teaching life values & progress to potential • Status, attention, praise à humility, selflessness, relationship building • Nope. à Best effort to make choices that reflect daily • Paralyzed by social judgment, rejection à Acceptance & Work
- 7. 7 Layer 1 – The Hardest of Them All… YOU • I STRONGLY suggest journaling for a week on these questions • Also • Don’t be too harsh on yourself • 1 on 1 with close friends to ask for honest but needed feedback • Commit to small changes
- 8. 8 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics High Quality Microevents Trust High Quality Relationships
- 9. 9 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics • Microevents – small daily interactions • What is the foundation high quality micro events? • LISTENING “The lowest level of listening is waiting to speak”
- 10. 10 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics • What is your initial verbal and non verbal response when… • A fellow coach challenges or critiques your actions? • A gymnast says their back hurts? • A gymnast is scared to go for a skill? • A gymnast is talking and not doing the assignment? • A parent approaches you with a concern?
- 11. 11 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics • How you handle these interactions are a HUGE indicator to the values you hold • In turn, these are the values that construct the global culture
- 12. 12 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics • Listen first with an open mind • Let them know you understand by repeating key points • Communicate your opinions/point of view • Always critique behavior, not the person Never, ever lose your cool and escalate things
- 13. 13 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics • Talking in Chalk Bucket / Motivation Example Old Me… (Shouting from across the gym) “Girls, get out of the chalk bucket you’re driving me nuts. Kelsey, don’t be lazy. Go do drills”
- 14. 14 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics • Talking in Chalk Bucket / Motivation Example Updated Me… (Walk up to the group and in calm voice) “Girls, I’m a little frustrated right now. You told me you want to get these new skills. Your behavior of talking instead of doing these drills that will help isn’t really showing that. I’d appreciate it if you spend more time on the drills instead of talking. If you don’t want to make that choice, I’m going to have to ask you to go somewhere else and not distract everyone trying to work out.
- 15. 15 Health Great Humans Great Gymnasts Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics
- 16. 16 Layer 2 – 1 on 1 Dynamics My BIGGEST Piece of Advice… Ask about, care, listen to NON GYMNASTICS stuff
- 17. 17 Layer 3 – Group Dynamics • Interestingly, social support is one of the biggest drivers or buffers to stress • Sense of control/being heard • We need to consider these in our daily interactions with gymnasts
- 18. 18 Layer 3 – Group Dynamics • Now this doesn’t mean a free for all… • “On/Off” Advice from Miss Val during practice on podcast • Use gymnastics and non gymnastics to create team cohesion • Ex: Stick It Contest • Ex: Team Movie Nights https://www.flogymnastics.com/articles/6250280-valorie-kondos-field-to-retire-as-ucla-gymnastics-coach-after-2019-season
- 19. 19 Layer 4 – Inter Group Dynamics • Break Down Silos à Team of Teams Book • Make “Family Guidelines” Together • Mixing coaching/athlete groups • Big/Litter Sister or Brother Programs • Intergroup dynamics goes for coaches too!!
- 20. 20 Layer 4 – Inter Group Dynamics • Team Game Night (Gymnastics and Non Gymnastics) • Charity or Holiday Events • Support at Meets
- 21. 21 Layer 5 – “Tribe” or Gym • Be. Nice. At. Meets. • Carry your “culture code” with you • Your daily choices reflect your values • As Miss Val says, “Our job is to create champions of life through sport” https://uclabruins.com/news/2018/9/18/ucla-to-host-five-home-gymnastics-meets-in-2019.aspx
- 22. 22 If You Are Serious About Building A Better Culture… My Best Parting Advice 1. Work on yourself first 2. Organize a meeting with the coaches, and be ready to have some tough conversations 3. Then organize a meeting with your athletes 4. Make a plan, and make small changes 5. Then never stop working on it!
- 24. THANK YOU! Questions? Chime in on The Hero Lab Facebook Page or email dave@shiftmovementscience.com