EP 11: Jordan Bush | Inside NFL Combine Prep: Building True Partnerships with Pro Athletes and What Separates the Elite

EXOS Performance Specialist Jordan Bush joins the show to take us inside the world of NFL Draft Combine prep and what it really looks like to train elite athletes at the highest level. We dive into the difference between coaching pro athletes versus youth athletes, what true collaboration with your athletes looks like, and the traits that consistently separate top performing athletes from everyone else.

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Chapters

04:20 The Evolution of Jordan's Coaching Philosophy

07:09 Building Relationships with Athletes

09:47 Adapting Coaching Styles for Different Levels

12:38 The Role of Agents in Athlete Training

15:21 Maintaining Relationships with Athletes

17:53 Understanding Athlete Feedback

20:55 The Importance of Routine and Discipline in Athletes

34:28 Navigating the Combine Process

39:27 Mental Challenges in High-Stakes Training

44:10 Focusing on Process Over Outcome

44:14 Gratifying Moments in Coaching

46:49 Closing the Skill Gap

48:12 Impactful Mentors in Coaching

51:32 Advice for Young Coaches

57:22 The Power of Social Media in Coaching