Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance

by PJ Caposey, Bryan Wills

Overview

Many adults cite coaches as the adult they remember most from their schooling experience - and that is not always a result of positive interactions. In education, we know the influence and impact coaches have, but there is little, if anything, done to help our coaches grow in any way outside of Xs and Os. Also, there is almost nothing connecting personality archetypes, and the Enneagram in particular, to education. As avid users of Enneagram in our Executive Coaching roles we have seen the profound impact it can have on positively impacting leadership, relationships, and the ability to elicit peak performance. In attempt to address both issues, Cracking the Coaching Code was created. The book is designed to help everybody increase their self-awareness and provide concrete and tangible tools to better support their athletes and to create more productive relationships.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475871791
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	07/17/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	215
File size:	439 KB

About the Author

PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year and is a best-selling author having written nine books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as TED, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, The Huffington Post (HuffPost), and has been featured in think pieces alongside General Petraeus and General McChrystal. PJ is a sought after presenter and consultant who recently keynoted several national conferences with expertise in time management, the tyranny of the status quo, school culture, continuous improvement, and teacher evaluation.

Dr. Bryan Wills is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, executive coach, and a dynamic speaker. Bryan opened his first chiropractic office right after he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in a rural community in northern Illinois. He has gone on to open two more highly successful practices in Rockford, Illinois, built with the same small-town values of Family, Integrity, and Authenticity, as the original. From the experience Bryan gained in starting multiple businesses from scratch, he decided to help others by becoming an executive coach in 2015. Since then, Bryan has been able to help hundreds of people chase after their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs and business owners.
PJ Caposey are three public school educators who have served as teachers, school administrators, and superintendents with nearly a century of service combined. Together with speaking, consulting, coaching, and writing, these three educators have thousands of hours of observation, co-teaching, and teaching as their foundation for the call to action in this book. Michael Lubelfeld, Nick Polyak, and PJ Caposey are authors, presenters, superintendents, and friends. They are accomplished leaders who, like us all, are unfinished works in progress.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Path Forward
Chapter 1: Enneagram 101
Chapter 2: Tips On How To Use This Book
Chapter 3: Type One Deep Dive
Chapter 4: Type Two Deep Dive
Chapter 5: Type Three Deep Dive
Chapter 6: Type Four Deep Dive
Chapter 7: Type Five Deep Dive
Chapter 8: Type Six Deep Dive
Chapter 9: Type Seven Deep Dive
Chapter 10: Type Eight Deep Dive
Chapter 11: Type Nine Deep Dive
Chapter 12: Self-Awareness
Chapter 13: Team and Staff Awareness
Chapter 14: Situational Awareness
Chapter 15: Call to Action
About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

“Thank you for putting together an awesome coaching resource. After being in this game for over 25 years at various levels, including the last 23 at the College level, this book lays out all the different personality types you will run into. Mental health and mental training are huge factors in our sport, and this lays out different strategies on how to deal with situations that cause mental anguish among athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents. This is definitely a book all coaches, new and old, should use to help gain an advantage and help our players and programs.”” —Brett Kelley, Head Baseball Coach

““Dr. Caposey and Wills have really challenged the way I approach coaching athletes and other coaches through their teachings in this book. For any coaches out there looking for an edge, Cracking the Coaching Code should be a must-have on your bookshelf.”” —Andrew Bartman, Director, Coaching Development for USA Baseball

“Coaches have always known the importance of trying to figure out what makes their players tick, but reading this book and using the Enneagram to study the different personality traits provides coaches new strategies and insights to get the best out of each individual and build a strong team. Not only did the book educate me on the nine personality types, but it also helped me discover things about my own self that will help me become a better coach and communicator. Whether you're just getting into coaching or are a veteran, reading this book will equip you with vital information to help you be the "player's coach" that all players love to have.” —Karrie Redeker, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Coach (2022) and Player (2003)

““Dr. Caposey and Dr. Wills have put together a must read for coaches across all sports at all levels. Their deep dive into self-awareness for coaches and discovering the varied personalities of individual team members will help create successful coaches in all arenas. Successful coaching is discovering and managing the personalities of team members, and they have established the blueprint for that type of success.”” —Craig Anderson, Executive Director, Illinois High School Association

““As recruiting coordinator for a junior-college baseball team, I wanted a test to make sure potential recruits had the traits our staff felt made us most successful. It turns out we should have been meeting the kids where they were, and Cracking the Coaching Code would have allowed us to do just that! A tremendous learning and teaching tool!”” —Owner, Associate Scout, Cincinnati Reds, Diggle's Diamonds Recruiting Service

““Coaches want their players to continually improve. This is a book for coaches who want to do the same. PJ and Bryan provide the framework and tools to help you better understand your athletes, better understand yourself, and become a better coach”.” —Joe Kilbride, Business consultant, high school basketball coach with five final 4s and two state championships in 9 years of IHSA Class 4A state tournaments.

““As a College Baseball Coach for nearly 4 decades and USA 18U National Coach, I’m excited about what Cracking the Coaching Code can do for all coaches and athletes. This well thought out blueprint, along with the stories, insights, and experiences, are great teaching tools for becoming more successful coaches, athletes, and people! A thoughtful read to improve your everyday life!”” —Jack Leggett, 38 year college baseball coach, 18 U National Team Manager (2018-2019), ABCA Hall of Famer 2014

From the Publisher

Thank you for putting together an awesome coaching resource. After being in this game for over 25 years at various levels, including the last 23 at the College level, this book lays out all the different personality types you will run into. Mental health and mental training are huge factors in our sport, and this lays out different strategies on how to deal with situations that cause mental anguish among athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents. This is definitely a book all coaches, new and old, should use to help gain an advantage and help our players and programs.

Brett Kelley

Dr. Caposey and Dr. Wills have put together a must read for coaches across all sports at all levels. Their deep dive into self-awareness for coaches and discovering the varied personalities of individual team members will help create successful coaches in all arenas. Successful coaching is discovering and managing the personalities of team members, and they have established the blueprint for that type of success.

Craig Anderson

Coaches want their players to continually improve. This is a book for coaches who want to do the same. PJ and Bryan provide the framework and tools to help you better understand your athletes, better understand yourself, and become a better coach”.

Joe Kilbride

As recruiting coordinator for a junior-college baseball team, I wanted a test to make sure potential recruits had the traits our staff felt made us most successful. It turns out we should have been meeting the kids where they were, and Cracking the Coaching Code would have allowed us to do just that! A tremendous learning and teaching tool!

Associate Scout Owner

As a College Baseball Coach for nearly 4 decades and USA 18U National Coach, I’m excited about what Cracking the Coaching Code can do for all coaches and athletes. This well thought out blueprint, along with the stories, insights, and experiences, are great teaching tools for becoming more successful coaches, athletes, and people! A thoughtful read to improve your everyday life!

Jack Leggett

Coaches have always known the importance of trying to figure out what makes their players tick, but reading this book and using the Enneagram to study the different personality traits provides coaches new strategies and insights to get the best out of each individual and build a strong team. Not only did the book educate me on the nine personality types, but it also helped me discover things about my own self that will help me become a better coach and communicator. Whether you're just getting into coaching or are a veteran, reading this book will equip you with vital information to help you be the "player's coach" that all players love to have.

Karrie Redeker

Dr. Caposey and Wills have really challenged the way I approach coaching athletes and other coaches through their teachings in this book. For any coaches out there looking for an edge, Cracking the Coaching Code should be a must-have on your bookshelf.

Andrew Bartman