Ian Eibbitt's guest appearances

Ian Eibbitt

From The First Chair Podcast

Passin Dimes Podcast

Colin Walker

Josh Nichol

Nathan Janzen

Nathan Groenveld

Steve Delaney

Tom Black

Matt Krueger

Justin Lam

Matt Harris

Jen Cross

Alex Russell

Becchara Palmer

Michael Denton

Doug Learoyd

Mike Plantinga

OwlTail

Ian Eibbitt has done it all! He played for the Scarborough Solars growing up, represented Team Ontario at the Canada Games, competed on the Labatt Tour before moving into a leadership role as tournament director, commentator and more. Ian was one of the owners of Overkill, the world famous Canadian Volleyball Clothing Brand. Many would know Ian as the Director of Camp Madawaska. As a coach Eibbitt has coached with Leaside Volleyball Club, Durham Attack, Team Ontario, and Team Canada. He has earned the reputation as one of the best team building and leadership coaches in the country. We cover all of this and more in his episode.   We couldn't be more excited to partner with Momentum Pro Camps. Momentum Pro Camps runs volleyball camps across Ontario, bringing professional athletes, coaches and resources to communities, clubs and partners. Follow Momentum on social media @momentumprocamps for updates and details on future programs, or email them at contact@momentumprocamps.com! Stay Excellent Friends  Be sure to check out Club Json at https://www.clubjson.com/ Use promo code dimes to get 15% off your order. Any order over $99 in North America will get free shipping!

Ian Eibbitt has done it all! He played for the Scarborough Solars growing up, represented Team Ontario at the Canada Games, competed on the Labatt Tour before moving into a leadership role as tournament director, commentator and more. Ian was one of the owners of Overkill, the world famous Canadian Volleyball Clothing Brand. Many would know Ian as the Director of Camp Madawaska. As a coach Eibbitt has coached with Leaside Volleyball Club, Durham Attack, Team Ontario, and Team Canada. He has earned the reputation as one of the best team building and leadership coaches in the country. We cover all of this and more in his episode.   We couldn't be more excited to partner with Momentum Pro Camps. Momentum Pro Camps runs volleyball camps across Ontario, bringing professional athletes, coaches and resources to communities, clubs and partners. Follow Momentum on social media @momentumprocamps for updates and details on future programs, or email them at <a href="mailto:contact@momentumprocamps.com">contact@momentumprocamps.com</a>! Stay Excellent Friends    Be sure to check out Club Json at <a href="https://www.clubjson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clubjson.com/</a> Use promo code dimes to get 15% off your order. Any order over $99 in North America will get free shipping!

The Ian Eibbitt Show EP.147

In this episode, Frank &amp; Thierry welcome back McMaster University men's Assistant Coach and Youth National Team Assistant Coach Ian Eibbitt to discuss leadership.  (0:48) - Check out previous episode with Ian Eibbitt on team culture (1:57) - How did being a captain and a platoon chief helped Ian define his definition of leadership? (4:36) - What kind of leadership did coach Eibbitt foster as a platoon chief? (5:55) - What is a broad definition of leadership and what does a good leader do? (10:02) - Many good resources are available online to help with the definition of leadershipSimon Sinek TED talks of leadership (part 1, part 2)Simon Sinek presentation on why leaders eat last The Culture Code by Daniel CoyleThe Captain's Class by Sam Walker (11:15) - What were some of the first lessons on leadership that Ian learned through his firefighter experiences? (14:22) - How can a coach or an athlete develop core values that are conducive to being a good leader? (17:32) - Why is the dominant leader approach less prevalent in present times? (20:48) - What are other ways coaches can develop their leadership skills? (22:20) - How can leadership be developed with athletes? (30:50) - How do you identify your leaders within your team or organization? (33:50) - When should leaders be identified? (36:35) - How does a leadership council function? (38:15) - What are some potential obstacles a leadership council approach could produce? (44:48) - How are the responsibilities divided among a leadership council? (47:33) - What are coach Eibbitt's thoughts about choosing a captain through a team vote? (48:38) - How should the court captain be chosen and how does it relate to leadership? (51:16) - How would coach Eibbitt deal with an athlete complaint about a team leader? (52:35) - Who should lead the on-court communication during matches?

In this episode, Frank &amp; Thierry welcome back McMaster University men's Assistant Coach and Youth National Team Assistant Coach Ian Eibbitt to discuss leadership.    (0:48) - Check out previous episode with Ian Eibbitt on <a href="https://fromthefirstchair.podbean.com/e/episode-38-team-culture-with-ian-eibbitt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">team culture</a>   (1:57) - How did being a captain and a platoon chief helped Ian define his definition of leadership?   (4:36) - What kind of leadership did coach Eibbitt foster as a platoon chief?   (5:55) - What is a broad definition of leadership and what does a good leader do?   (10:02) - Many good resources are available online to help with the definition of leadership Simon Sinek TED talks of leadership (<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">part 1</a>, <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe?language=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">part 2</a>) Simon Sinek presentation on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReRcHdeUG9Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">why leaders eat last</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0804176981/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc1_0?hvadid=231006613326&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9000660&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11358694561424301023&amp;hvtargid=kwd-302132656497&amp;hydadcr=23343_10308599&amp;keywords=culture+code&amp;pd_rd_i=0804176981&amp;pd_rd_r=2abb6b90-705e-440f-becb-5f53dfabefb4&amp;pd_rd_w=6kXas&amp;pd_rd_wg=N4RzO&amp;pf_rd_p=f21c7dda-bfa4-44c9-bd1c-d5e8d504b7f8&amp;pf_rd_r=SY7JAR0CXM5P07W1B6FD&amp;psc=1&amp;qid=1566295278&amp;s=gateway&amp;smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Culture Code</a> by Daniel Coyle <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Captain-Class-Hidden-Creates-Greatest/dp/0812997190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Captain's Class</a> by Sam Walker   (11:15) - What were some of the first lessons on leadership that Ian learned through his firefighter experiences?   (14:22) - How can a coach or an athlete develop core values that are conducive to being a good leader?   (17:32) - Why is the dominant leader approach less prevalent in present times?   (20:48) - What are other ways coaches can develop their leadership skills?   (22:20) - How can leadership be developed with athletes?   (30:50) - How do you identify your leaders within your team or organization?   (33:50) - When should leaders be identified?   (36:35) - How does a leadership council function?   (38:15) - What are some potential obstacles a leadership council approach could produce?   (44:48) - How are the responsibilities divided among a leadership council?   (47:33) - What are coach Eibbitt's thoughts about choosing a captain through a team vote?   (48:38) - How should the court captain be chosen and how does it relate to leadership?   (51:16) - How would coach Eibbitt deal with an athlete complaint about a team leader?   (52:35) - Who should lead the on-court communication during matches?

Episode 41 - Leadership with Ian Eibbitt

In this episode, Frank &amp; Thierry welcome McMaster University men's Assistant Coach and Youth National Team Assistant Coach Ian Eibbitt to discuss culture and Team Ontario values.  (0:40) - Why will coach Eibbitt be on the podcast for two episodes? (1:40) - What are some of Ian's takeaways from the International Coaching Symposium after two days? (2:46) - What were Ian's playing days like as an athlete? (5:00) - How did Ian's professional career impact his ability to interact with individuals within a group? (6:20) - What are some life altering moments that Ian witnessed over his 30 year career? (8:16) - When did coach Eibbitt begin his coaching career? (10:59) - How did the Madawaska Camp gig originally start? (14:08) - What is the culture like at Madawaska? (15:35) - Why is culture so important for coach Eibbitt? (16:50) - How do you set up team culture and facilitate it with your athletes? (21:55) - Why is creating and maintaining a team culture so difficult? (25:28) - How do you identify core values and key observable behaviours to establish culture? (32:33) - What could 12U vs 18U coaches do with team culture and how should they establish it? (35:10) - What are other big hurdles in regards to team culture and what can be done to overcome them? (37:30) - How can more buy in be created in a club or school setting where team selection is often not as selective? (46:51) - How did the Team Ontario values opportunity come to be? (51:52) - What are Team Ontario core values? (58:10) - Are there any resources that coach Eibbitt recommends for coaches in regards to culture?Gary Curneen (Twitter &amp; Instagram @garycurneen)

In this episode, Frank &amp; Thierry welcome McMaster University men's Assistant Coach and Youth National Team Assistant Coach Ian Eibbitt to discuss culture and Team Ontario values.    (0:40) - Why will coach Eibbitt be on the podcast for two episodes?   (1:40) - What are some of Ian's takeaways from the International Coaching Symposium after two days?   (2:46) - What were Ian's playing days like as an athlete?   (5:00) - How did Ian's professional career impact his ability to interact with individuals within a group?   (6:20) - What are some life altering moments that Ian witnessed over his 30 year career?   (8:16) - When did coach Eibbitt begin his coaching career?   (10:59) - How did the Madawaska Camp gig originally start?   (14:08) - What is the culture like at Madawaska?   (15:35) - Why is culture so important for coach Eibbitt?   (16:50) - How do you set up team culture and facilitate it with your athletes?   (21:55) - Why is creating and maintaining a team culture so difficult?   (25:28) - How do you identify core values and key observable behaviours to establish culture?   (32:33) - What could 12U vs 18U coaches do with team culture and how should they establish it?   (35:10) - What are other big hurdles in regards to team culture and what can be done to overcome them?   (37:30) - How can more buy in be created in a club or school setting where team selection is often not as selective?   (46:51) - How did the Team Ontario values opportunity come to be?   (51:52) - What are Team Ontario core values?   (58:10) - Are there any resources that coach Eibbitt recommends for coaches in regards to culture? Gary Curneen (Twitter &amp; Instagram @garycurneen)