THE SELF-DETERMINED COACH NEWSLETTER LAUNCHING FEB 2025! SIGN UP: https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe

In this conversation with Director of Football at Al Balad FC, Alejandro Sanchez, we explore Alex's long and interesting CV from coaching in different countries to creating a master's degree programme with Real Madrid FC, and discuss lessons and philosophy Alex has learned in career development and progression.

Takeaways

• Mental problems arise from unbalanced internal and external narratives across careers.
• Recognizing the narrative function of the brain is essential for mental health.
• Having multiple skills and interdisciplinary knowledge drives effectiveness and builds opportunity
• Travelling to open a closed mind is not effective; open mindedness is a mindset coaches must cultivate first, then travel to make the most of opportunities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Career Aspirations

06:00 Coaching Journey and Development

08:37 Transitioning to International Coaching

11:33 The Importance of Sports Science in Coaching

14:08 Integrating Psychology and Coaching

17:15 Adapting to the Coaching Industry

19:56 Lessons from the Fitness Industry

22:58 Creating a Personal Narrative

25:50 The Role of Ego in Coaching

28:27 Personal Development and Mindfulness

36:47 Navigating the Tension Between Passion and Profit

44:37 Evolving from Coach to Leader

56:37 The Importance of Patience in Career Development

01:07:14 Empowering Others: The Role of a Head Coach

If you like this episode's topic, I suggest checking out this topic too:

Craig Clark - Breaking through in senior coaching

Sign up to Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach Newsletter:

https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Support the show by becoming a patron:

https://labours-of-sport.captivate.fm/support

Learn more about your host and access my consultancy services:

https://markjcarrollcoaching.wordpress.com/consultancy/

Connect with me on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjcarrollresearcher/