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Jun 2022
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247 The Cost of Excellence

COACHING CULTURE PODCAST
About this episode

Nate and JP discuss the pursuit of greatness in athletics and what it is costing our athletes, coaches, and their families.

√ Measuring the Cost of Greatness 

√ Promoting Balance within Athletes 

√ What are we willing to give to our sport?  

√ An Alternative Approach

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