Justin Parsons: Coaching elite players and handling the short off season

Justin Parsons is Tony’s guest this week. They discuss the cyclical patterns that come with coaching and managing those ups and downs. Justin's advice is to be realistic about your players within the plan you would like for them and where they are in their lives and physical ability. He also emphasizes the value to committing to the process and appreciating even little gains. Justin shares the blueprint of his players' success and how he’s helped one from being a mediocre iron player to one of the best in the world. They also discuss the value of helping their players understand the bigger picture - one week off their game is a small sample in their overall career. If they commit with their heart, the outcome will take care of itself. He talks about the upcoming short off season, focusing on 3D, using blueprints and diagnostics for his players, He also uses it as a time to ask the important questions about direction, planning for the season ahead and discussing what needs to change in a casual environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices