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Ep. 43 - Building a Winning Culture Through Care: Lessons from Cambridge University Boat Club
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In this episode of the Emerging Excellence podcast, Patrick Ryan, chief coach of the women's program at the Cambridge University Boat Club, shares his journey from Adelaide, Australia to Cambridge. He delves into his strategies for fostering a culture of repeated success and high performance. Patrick discusses the importance of care, trust, and empowering athletes, contrasting his approach with traditional high-performance coaching methods. He also highlights his efforts to create supportive environments where failure is celebrated as a step toward improvement. Whether discussing his personal experiences or the transformative journey of his athletes, Patrick provides valuable insights for building cohesive and high-achieving teams.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:46 Patrick Ryan's Early Life and Rowing Journey
03:56 Transition to Coaching and Cambridge University
07:41 Building a Winning Culture at Cambridge
10:14 The Role of Care in High Performance
21:40 Empowering Athletes and Creating Ownership
31:24 Life on the Farm and the Impact of Covid
31:33 Challenges Faced by Students During the Pandemic
31:59 Creating a Positive Environment for Athletes
32:55 The Importance of Trust in Team Success
33:51 Achievements and Records in Women's Rowing
36:09 Empowering Young Athletes
39:26 Building a Cohesive Team
50:43 Encouraging Failure and Learning from Mistakes
52:45 The Role of Alumni and Storytelling
55:59 Personal Reflections and Motivation
01:02:18 The Value of the Journey Over Winning
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