#148 - Relationships First: Real world lessons learned from athletics with Myron Burr Jr.
Fri Jan 30 2026
In this episode of the Coaching Minds Podcast, Ben Carnes interviews Myron Burr Jr., who shares his journey from being an athlete to a coach and now an assistant city manager. They discuss the importance of mental preparation in sports, the lessons learned from veteran players, and the unique challenges of coaching young athletes. Myron emphasizes the significance of building relationships, understanding individual needs, and the transition of skills from sports to professional life. He concludes with advice for young athletes to relax and enjoy their journey.
Mental preparation is crucial for performance.Building relationships with athletes is essential.Understanding individual needs helps in coaching.Preparation leads to confidence in performance.The mental aspect of sports is often overlooked.Lessons from veterans can shape a player's approach.Track and field requires a different mindset than team sports.Coaching young athletes involves navigating their social development.Routine and preparation can limit decision fatigue.Flexibility in routines is important for adaptability.
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In this episode of the Coaching Minds Podcast, Ben Carnes interviews Myron Burr Jr., who shares his journey from being an athlete to a coach and now an assistant city manager. They discuss the importance of mental preparation in sports, the lessons learned from veteran players, and the unique challenges of coaching young athletes. Myron emphasizes the significance of building relationships, understanding individual needs, and the transition of skills from sports to professional life. He concludes with advice for young athletes to relax and enjoy their journey. Mental preparation is crucial for performance.Building relationships with athletes is essential.Understanding individual needs helps in coaching.Preparation leads to confidence in performance.The mental aspect of sports is often overlooked.Lessons from veterans can shape a player's approach.Track and field requires a different mindset than team sports.Coaching young athletes involves navigating their social development.Routine and preparation can limit decision fatigue.Flexibility in routines is important for adaptability. Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities: mentaltrainingplan.com/athletes Are you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website: mentaltrainingplan.com/teams