The Athlete Development Show

Dr Craig Harrison
The Athlete Development Show

Science and stories from the brightest minds across many disciplines to help youth athletes unlock personal performance & develop their sporting potential.

  1. 13 FEB

    Nick Susko on Systems Thinking, Psychological Safety, a Rewriting the Youth Sport Narrative

    There are two ways to affect learning and development. Direct contact with the individuals and teams in front of you, or by influencing the system of which they are part of. My guest on today’s show has spent time doing both, first as a youth team coach at Sydney Football Club and then as Academy Manager. His name is Nick Susko and he played a pivotal role in shaping one of the most successful talent development programs in Australian sport, with over 60 graduates signing professional contracts and dozens representing Australia at every level of the game.  In this conversation, we explore the evolving landscape of youth football, including how systems thinking revolutionised Nick’s coaching philosophy and transformed the way he nurtured talent. Together, Nick and I dig deeper into: How collaboration with local schools reshaped player support networks at Sydney FCBuilding sustainable success through quality coaching practicesCreating psychological safety within the academy environmentThe complexities and challenges of player selectionBreaking away from traditional youth sport narrativesUnderstanding the key elements that help players reach their potentialThe growing role of technology and AI in football developmentFinding balance in youth developmentMaking the learning process both meaningful and enjoyable I love the way Nick thinks about development and I’m super excited to share it with you.  Enjoy! For more on creating EPIC learning environments that bring out the best in your athletes and yourself, sign up for Craig's free newsletter Beyond the Game here. Connect with Craig on Social: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter Support the show

    1h 16m

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Science and stories from the brightest minds across many disciplines to help youth athletes unlock personal performance & develop their sporting potential.

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