WBCA 2017 Convention Coaching Millennials Dr. Matt Wilson

Dr. Matt Wilson

Dr. Matt Wilson

Introduction YOLO 2F4U SMH IMO LOL IDK NIMBY PAL POS NVM

Introduction YOLO– You Only Live Once 2F4U – Too Fast For You SMH– Shaking my Head IMO – In My Opinion LOL – Laugh Out Loud IDK – I Don’t Know NIMBY – Not in My Backyard PAL – Parents are Listening POS – Parent over the Shoulder NVM -- Nevermind

Multiple Generations Coexisting Leadership Issue Traditionalist Boomers Gen Xers Millennials Nexters (iY) Era Born 1927-1945 1946-1963 1964-1982 1983-2000 2001-2018 Lifespan Happy to Have Job You Owe Me Relate to Me Life is a buffet line Hope Technology Radio, Silver Screen Radio, TV PC, MTV, Video Games Cell phones, Internet, Texting, Reality TV IPods, IPads, Cloud, Global Access Attitude to Authority Respect It Replace It Endure It Choose It Utilize It Future Outlook Stabilize It Create It Skeptical of It Optimistic for It YOLO (Elmore, 2016)

Baby Boomers (1946-1963) Competition is way of life Parents highlighted shortcomings Not enough chairs to go around Dream Big Work Ethic – 1 or 2 companies, 5 mins early 10 mins late, move up corporate ladder Mood -- Prosperity

Baby Boomer Head Coaches

Gen Xers (1964-1982) World is not safe Trust yourself, all others suspect Leadership Failures Work Ethic – Heard parents complain of corporate Constantly learn new skills Put time in earn and provide for family & want to spend time away from office Mood – Individualism

Gen Xer Head Coaches

SU Athletics Millennials What does it Mean?

Millennials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpxzdtZxA2M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVdiN-83phM

Some Millennial Data Study 1.38 million college students from 1938-present found M’s had higher self-esteem but more anxiety and need for praise A 1976 study asked young people to list life goal. Fame ranked 15 out of 16. In 2007, 51% rated Fame #1 (Tweng & Campbell, 2009) Study asked adolescence (1948-1954) whether they consider themselves important. 12% said Yes. In 1989 80% boys = Yes & 77% girls = Yes (Tweng & Campbell, 2009)

Millennials (1983-2000) I am a precious gift, I have opinions, I can be famous My parents wanted me -- Enabled Narcissism Work Ethic – Achieve results quickly Want to be welcomed, taken seriously & included in “cool action” Custom experiences tailored to their needs Want to know someone is keeping score Mood – Excess

Millennials 1st Generation to not need Parents or Teachers to get information

Millennials

Millennials Feedback not for direction but for personal development Direct manager/coach = most important developer

Millennial Head Coaches

Nexters (2001-2018) Global citizens Actions impact environment Wear bike helmets and use sanitizing gel Mood – Sensitive

Tips for Coaching Millennials Learn more about what makes M athletes tick Clarify Boundaries -- Spell out Expectations Communicate through Digital---Use Visuals Limit meeting times -- Make meetings interactive

Tips for Coaching Millennials Adversity is Inevitable Getting Better takes Time Understand Activity Overload “Nature Deficit Disorder” Free Athletic Time within Structure Make Parents Allies (Janssen, 2014)

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