We have moments of joy and happiness, but when did you last have true fun? A time when you lost track of time, laughed so hard you hurt, or maybe a moment that changed your life. Our lives, and more importantly, the lives of our young athletes, have become so busy that we forget to have fun, which can have serious consequences. It is time we rethink what it means to have true fun and its value.

Show: Season 6 - Episode 02 (June 2024) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Last Time You Had Fune

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About one year ago, I walked away from my podcast. I was unsure why, but a conversation and a book led me back. We need to discuss that before I can continue this new season. And let me say I am glad to be back and even more excited to have some great conversations.

Show: Season 6 - Episode 01 (May 2024) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Where Have I Been?

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Colin C. Thompson returns to the show for an update from 2021 plus his new "50 at 50" plan. This is an excellent chat between Dan and Colin about motivation, improvement and just getting it done. Please visit the show links below to see how you can join the 50 at 50 Movement and make an impact worldwide!

Show: Season 5 - Bonus Episode (July 2023) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Colin C. Thompson

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One of the most challenging episodes I have done to date. It is hard when you worry that you may have failed as a coach, not only those you worked with in the past but maybe those closest to you. It is time we, as coaches and educators, work to understand how to coach neurodivergent athletes/performers better, to get their best, and to set them up for success.

Show: Season 5 - Episode 04 (May 2023) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Nuerodivergent Athletes

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Continuing my five-part series on being a better coach. In this episode, we are going to look at empathy!

Show: Season 5 - Episode 03 (April 2023) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Taking over a successful program

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Taking over a successful program can be rewarding. It can also be very challenging. In this episode, we explore some of the issues a new coach may have when taking over a successful program, as well as some tips to help them make it their own, while still honoring the past success.

Show: Season 5 - Episode 02 (March 2023) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Taking over a successful program

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As I stated in the Season 4 finale, I was going to focus on fixing myself to kick off Season 5. This is the first of many episodes where you can follow me on my self-reflective journey. I am going to look at the values that mean the most to me, and I have can be better living them.

Show: Season 5 - Episode 01 (February 2023) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Fixing Dan - Part 1

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My annual recap of the past year and the roadmap for 2023. Warning, this is pretty personal and unscripted. I decided I wanted to open up a little more about my struggles and how I plan to be better in 2023.

Show: Season 4 - Episode 08 (December 2022) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: State of the Universe 2022

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