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🎙️ Deep Dive Drive – Episode 72: Are You Coaching Intent… or Just Actions?
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In this episode of Deep Dive Drive, recorded on my morning commute, I explore a question that goes deeper than technique and execution:
Are you coaching intent… or are you just coaching actions?
It’s easy to focus on what players do — the pass, the run, the tackle. But behind every action is a decision, and behind every decision is an intention.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Why understanding the “why” matters more than just the “what”
- How intent shapes decision-making on the pitch
- The difference between players copying actions and truly understanding the game
- Why good intent can still lead to mistakes — and that’s part of learning
- How coaching intent develops more intelligent, adaptable players
This episode isn’t about ignoring execution.
It’s about recognising what drives it.
Because when players understand intent, they can adapt.
When they only copy actions, they become limited.
If you’re a coach, teacher, or leader, this episode will challenge you to think about what you’re really developing — players who follow patterns, or players who understand the game.
Coach the thinking. Not just the movement.
One drive at a time.
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