Summary

In this conversation, Jayson Wells, a mindset enhancement coach, author, and former professional basketball player discusses the importance of holistic development and what true identity means for athletes. He shares how his journey of self-discovery after retiring from basketball allowed him to find a passion in the personal and professional growth of athletes. Jayson emphasizes the value of building strong relationships, understanding transferable skills, and developing a professional mindset. He also highlights the significance of authenticity and the focus on daily improvement in achieving long-term success. Jayson's book, 'The Things We Know But Do Not Do,' and his website, Jason's Playground, provide further resources for organizations, teams, athletes, and coaches.

Takeaways

• Holistic development is crucial for athletes, focusing on personal and professional growth beyond sports, especially with the introduction of NIL and how the sports world is continuously changing
• How to build genuine relationships and trust to create a bigger impact as a leader, clinician, educator, coach, etc.
• Staying consistent to core principles is the key in shaping a culture and building trust.
• When providing coaching, mentoring, education, there is a percentage of people who will accept and appreciate your message; you cannot focus on those who don't.
• Consistent small improvement is the key in maintaining success and developing a "professional" mindset

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:11 The Importance of Holistic Development

07:37 Identity Beyond Sports

10:12 Transferable Skills for Life

14:31 Coaching Principles and Values

19:22 Creating a Safe Space for Athletes

22:02 Building Strong Relationships

25:30 Motivation vs. Authenticity

29:27 Focus on Daily Improvement

39:31 Working with Those Who Want to Do the Work

44:12 Knowing Your Values and Taking Ownership

48:30 How to Connect with Jayson

How to Connect with Jayson:

Website: jaysonsplayground.com

Social Media: @Jaysonsplayground