{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"307 Achievement Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently","description":" In part 4 of this mini-series, David Charlton explores a challenging but common sport dynamic: the high achievement-oriented athlete working with a low achievement-oriented coach. The athlete is organised, early, diligent, and constantly looking for ways to improvetechnical work, gym work, extras, metrics, and a \u201cleave no stone unturned\u201d mindset.  But the coach may appear distracted, rushed, inconsistent, late, or disorganised and may find structured goal-setting and CPD stressful. When those worlds don\u2019t align, athletes can feel unsupported, unwanted, and even inadequate, despite doing \u201ceverything right\u201d. They may also become vulnerable to overworking, anxiety, and neglecting recovery especially if they\u2019re known as the \u201cpostman\u201d who always delivers! Drawing on Sophia Jowett\u2019s coach\u2013athlete relationship framework (closeness, commitment, complementarity and co-orientation), David explains how misalignment often comes down to unclear expectations and poor communication not a lack of care. The episode finishes by linking the dynamic to Peter Clough\u2019s 4Cs: confidence, control, challenge and commitment and offers practical ways both coach and athlete can meet halfway through recognition, structure, boundaries, and honest conversations. >> Key Takeaways \u00b7         Misalignment is the issue: clarity and communication are more effective than blame \u00b7         High-achieving athletes need boundaries recovery and priorities protect long-term performance \u00b7         Small structure matters: simple session aims, feedback and recognition build confidence If you enjoyed this episode, check out the other parts of this mini-series and our previous podcasts on the coach\u2013athlete relationship: Ep306 - Goal Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently Ep305 \u2013 Emotional Control: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently Ep304 \u2013 David Charlton - Life Control: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently Ep303: Doug Strycharczyk - Why You Think the Way You Do Under Pressure Ep293: Stuart Barnes - High Challenge, High Support: Mental Toughness in Cricket Connect with David Charlton \u00b7         Sign Up To The Mental Edge \u00b7         Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub \u00b7         LinkedIn ","author_name":"Demystifying Mental Toughness","author_url":"https:\/\/www.sport-excellence.co.uk\/podcast\/","html":"