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What Do Your Athletes Need to Succeed?
Pressure Playbook is for coaches and parents looking to get the most out of your athletes. One of the biggest mistakes we make is assuming every athlete needs the same thing from us. They don't. Some need challenge. Some need belief. Some need connection. Others need clarity and preparation. The better you understand what your athlete needs, the better you can communicate, motivate, build trust, and help them perform. Great coaching isn't treating everyone the same. It's givi
Jason Kiesau
Oct 11 min read


Meet the Glue - the Trusted Teammate
Pressure Playbook is for coaches and parents looking to get the most out of your athletes. Meet the Glue Guy—the Trusted Teammate. Glue Guys are driven by belonging, responsibility, and reliability. At their best, they create trust, stability, and connection for everyone around them. But under pressure, they can avoid conflict, carry too much, and put everyone else's needs ahead of their own. The goal isn't to make the Glue Guy tougher. It's to help them find their voice whil
Jason Kiesau
Sep 291 min read


Meet the Dog - the Relentless Competitor
Pressure Playbook is for coaches and parents looking to get the most out of your athletes. Meet the Dog, the Relentless Competitor. Dogs are driven by competition, challenge, and winning. When the pressure rises, they tend to attack it. That intensity can make them fearless competitors, but it can also become aggression, stubbornness, or unnecessary conflict. The goal isn't to tame the Dog. It's to help them turn their intensity into disciplined leadership. #PressurePlaybook
Jason Kiesau
Sep 251 min read
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