{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Brett Kuehn \u2014 Five Ways to Build a Connection to Your Athlete","description":"Brett Kuehn is a sports and human performance enthusiast, athlete, and mentor to Team VertiMax. He is a USMC veteran and business development professional at VertiMax. Brett\u2019s passion is to help others achieve their goals whether they are an athlete looking to improve their speed, agility, and verticals; a coach looking to help their athletes gain an edge, or a sports performance owner or trainer seeking new ways to increase their business.    Brett discusses five best ways to approach your athletes with kindness and how to build a meaningful connection with them while you are training them. Coaches might not realize the impact they have on these athletes and you can never really tell what\u2019s actually going on at home. Coaches can be that one parental-figure or friend for that person. Here are some tips to bridge the gap between you and your team.    Key Takeaways: [1:45] Here\u2019s why you want to connect first and then coach second. [3:15] Take some time to just listen to them. It goes a long way.  [4:45] What are some of the best ways to show an athlete you care?  [5:15] Be someone they can trust.  [6:25] Respect your fellow human. It is a two way street.    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn VertiMax Certification Education   Tweetables: \u201cAs a coach, you really do have an impact on these athletes."   "You can\u2019t have that military mindset of shut up and do what I tell you. Listen to your athletes."   ","author_name":"VertiMax Vive","author_url":"http:\/\/www.vertimax.com","html":"