This is why it all fell apart

Today I share a personal story of a well-intentioned decision that inadvertently fractured my club. This video delves into the often-overlooked aspect of Cultural Intelligence in coaching. If you're looking to enhance learning and enjoyment while fostering a robust club culture, this is a must-watch.
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I am a Renshi 6th dan kendo-ka with 30 years of experience. I have a PhD degree in sport coaching, am the previous New Zealand Mens Kendo Team coach, and am a senior lecturer of coach development at the University of Auckland (New Zealand). I have published multiple peer-reviewed articles on the topic of kendo and coaching. I am also in charge of international sales at / @shogunkendogu
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All content on the Kendo Coach channel is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Blake Bennett is not liable for any injury or harm that may result from following the advice offered in these videos. Coaches are responsible for assessing risk and ensuring the safety and suitability of activities for their students. Practice caution and seek professional guidance as needed.

[@uroborosteam1285]

Big hello from Uzbekistan Federation of Kendo. Thank you very much for the content, keep up the great work!!

[@KendoCoach]

Thank you for watching! Please let me know what unique coaching issues you have in Uzbekistan, and I will do my best to tailor some content for you :)

[@muaythai2005]

Thank you so much for the effort you put into these videos and sharing your experience.

[@KendoCoach]

Thank you and my pleasure :) Hopefully these videos help people to learn from/avoid the same mistakes!

[@The_Custos]

Yeah, at the club I am at, a husband, wife, and son all train together. You aren't going to break them up and give them different times. It isn't going to fly.

[@KendoCoach]

Totally, and more than likely not necessary to separate them. The decision I made/talked about in this episode was based on safety, given the number of kids on the floor, and that there were some with and some without bogu. A family 'set' can be a real asset for a club. A bit easier to coach the younger member with the support of mum/dad, and there are opportunities to create some friendly competitions between child and parent. The flip side is that we lose more members in one hit if they decide to move on...! Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@The_Custos]

@@KendoCoach yes, saw the son chasing the mother last session. Very determined.

[@DedicatedSpirit8]

I still dont understand what happened between you and parents.. There will be opportunities. Never give up.

[@KendoCoach]

Sorry if it wasn't as clear as it could be! Basically, in my role as head coach I made the decision to separate the older kids from training with the younger kids. This meant big brothers/sisters didn't have the opportunity to train with siblings. Because I insisted on this approach (without consulting with the parents), a LOT of friction was created. This ultimately led to a split in the club (the kids class members started their own dojo). Like you say, though, its an important opportunity for reflection on what I could have done differently!

[@natefromthestates5822]

Mate....

[@KendoCoach]

Tell me about it!