#101: Kyle LaCroix – It’s not WHAT a coach does, it’s HOW

Hi guys, In this episode you are going to listen to Kyle LaCroix. Kyle holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Stanford University. He is among a bunch of other certifications a USTA High Performance Coach and last year he was named USPTA Master Professional which is the highest achievable rating a tennis professional can hold. On a day-to-day basis Kyle is running Sets consulting that specializes in educational tennis solutions, You’ll get to know: How to adapt and set high standards How to balance work-life as a tennis coach How to consider the legacy that you leave behind Enjoy the show! Timestamps 01:00 The shared denominators of great coaches 05:30 No connection, no direction 08:30 Balancing adaptability 11:15 Adaptability and standards 12:40 How to communicate standards 15:30 Work life balance as a tennis coach 21:45 Failure 26:25 The semantics around failure 31:10 The best way to fight negativity 36:30 Holding up your end of the bargain + flicking with the wrist 48:50 On court coaching – for it against it 53:45 Is serve and volley on it’s way back to tennis? 60:15 My aces my faults – owning your mistakes, gratitude and perspective