7 - Beyond Drills: The NAC–ACT–MI Revolution in Coaching with Loren Anderson

Description: In this episode, I’m joined by Loren Anderson—club director, high school coach, and author of the influential blog No More Drills . We dive deep into his latest post, The Ecological Coach’s Manifesto , a heartfelt, thought-provoking exploration of what coaching can become when we let go of control and trust the process. Topics include: • Why drills aren’t the answer • The messy beauty of the Constraints-Led Approach • Loren’s NAC framework (Notice, Adapt, Commit) • ACT and the mental side of learning • Motivational Interviewing and athlete ownership This one is for coaches ready to trade perfection for presence—and let learning breathe.