Chapter: The Power of a Coach: Are They Motivating or Uninspiring?
In episode 8, we explore the writing process, specifically how to approach a chapter versus a book, and how to ensure a collaborative book flows smoothly. Matthew describes the process as similar to jumping off a cliff. You jump and hope things fall into place. Find your direction, have your parachute ready, and then jump! It’s okay if you don’t have it all figured out when you start. Sometimes you just have to go!
We also delve into the realm of mindset vs athletic coach. Both are invaluable in an athletic journey. It’s an exciting time in the sports world as they are studying how much your mindset matters in sports. Matthew is a mindset coach who helps you break the cycles of negative thoughts and transform them into visualizations of yourself doing well.
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About the Series – Coaching Greatness
This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle.
Matthew Smith
Author
Matthew is a certified athletic trainer, best-selling author, IMPACT certified Life Coach, IMPACT certified speaker, certified BFI coach, B3 Founder, and fitness enthusiast who aims to help individuals improve their performance on the field and in life to become the best version of themselves. He has been in the field for over 27 years, working with many people from high school to college to professional players. He is passionate about putting the puzzle pieces together in one’s life and enjoys speaking to others about how to level up and achieve overall wellness in five areas: fitness/weight room, nutrition, recovery, sleep, and mental health/mindset. Matthew also has a love for helping people reach their goals and become unstuck from the limitations they have set on themselves, or society has imposed.
Matthew is one of numerous authors in the collaborative book What’s Next? Igniting Change & IMPACT in Health, Fitness & Life…NOW! It was published in October 2022 and is written to help people optimize their health, vitality, energy, and performance. As well as helping them find joy in exercise and recovery, the book has become a best seller. To purchase a signed copy of What’s Next? contact Matthew at atcman01@yahoo.com. It is also available on Amazon.
Matthew holds a master’s degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Athletic Training. He is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC). He is also certified in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS Level 1) and holds an EMT certification.
He has celebrated 14 years of marriage with his wife, Angela. Matthew enjoys traveling, spending time with family, working out, mastering his craft, continually educating himself, and spending time in nature.
You can find out more about Matthew Smith here:
https://gamechangermindsetcoach.com/
Facebook: @matthewsmith
Instagram: @matthewsmithatc05
Email: atcman01@yahoo.com
