Character, Resilience, and Mirror Training | Kip Ioane on Pathways to Greatness Podcast
Premiered: August 20, 2024
In this episode of the Pathways to Greatness podcast, host Jeff Forrester interviews Kip Ioane, author of Mirror Training. Together, they explore key topics in coaching and personal growth, including character development, emotional intelligence, healthy masculinity, and teamwork. Kip defines greatness as resiliency in the face of inevitability and discusses the critical skill of discernment—knowing when to let go and when to hold on.
Kip also shares the inspiration behind Mirror Training, a coaching approach rooted in self-reflection and personal alignment with one’s values. By fostering positive team culture and prioritizing player well-being, mirror training creates space for conversations that lead to growth, both on and off the court.
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction and pronunciation of Kip’s last name.
(04:49) Defining greatness through resiliency and determination.
(10:07) The importance of self-awareness and discernment.
(11:50) Unlearning old beliefs for personal growth.
(15:11) Creating a positive coaching environment.
(19:46) Character development and emotional intelligence in sports.
(24:48) Mirror Training: The journey and purpose.
(28:59) The role of coaches in shaping the next generation.
(31:05) Using surveys to understand team dynamics.
(33:03) The power of self-reflection and self-awareness.
Takeaways:
Greatness is the pursuit of personal growth, driven by resiliency.
Discernment is vital for knowing when to hold on and when to let go.
Unlearning old behaviors is necessary for evolution.
Coaches should model the values they want to instill in their players.
Mirror Training emphasizes character, emotional intelligence, and the humanity of players.