Purple Patch Podcast

This week, we showcase a recent live presentation Matt debuted for GetSetUp, a resource and education site that focuses on re-skilling Seniors who then teach other Seniors how to do all the important things in their lives from navigating health care, to online bill pay, and more. This timely live seminar was centered around resilience and human performance for those who are 50+ and Matt shared his insights about: Health. Defining what "health" means for the non-athlete and tips for maintaining individual health and resilience at this moment Stability. The importance of managing anxiety, creating stability, and new routines Finding Purpose. Grounding in something bigger than you Seeking Connection. Making human connection while apart Perspective. How to reframe a bad situation to evolve and ultimately thrive You might have older parents, or you might know someone who would benefit. We hope you'll share the presentation because now is the time to come together to find a shared path that will help our most vulne

For many, the compass or guiding light of race targets are hidden by the fog of COVID-19, with little real understanding of when the fog will lift. How do you train for something when you don’t know what that something is? Where does training fit in the whole big puzzle at the moment? What are some practical guidelines for you to maximize training NOW so that you can thrive later? The answers are likely not all quite what you might expect, but Matt dives in and provides a performance framework for resilience and progression.  Sport and training are the best arenas to share an experience, share the suffering, and safely sweat on each other with the protection of your screen providing the divide. We'd love to have you join in the collective sharing with Purple Patch.     Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if yo

This week, it's part two of our double-header on resilience. If you missed last week's episode on developing resilience within yourself, you can listen HERE. In part two, we think beyond ourselves, which is something that all of us must do in these uncertain times. This episode provides context on helping others navigate these times, develop mental and physical resilience, and even thrive. How can a coach create resilience with their athletes during this time when motivation and anxiety ebb and flow? How can a team leader provide perspective to a team with so many unknowns? Fear and anxiety must give way to action and, as a leader, it is your duty to lead the charge. In fact, it is your purpose and part of that role is creating a purpose-driven journey for those you lead. Matt dissects five principles that all leaders and coaches should employ when developing a resilient team: Health - Set up an environment that encourages health and time for self Stability - Within chaos, you must create structure, new rou

This episode is part one of a two-part episode on RESILIENCE. There are two arms of building resilience: Resilience for yourself - Your platform to develop performance Resilience for others - Guiding and leading a team, company or athletes to improved resilience. You can only do part two of the resilience equation IF you have part one dialed.   Today. we explore the self and building your platform of resiliency. At a time that mental and physical resilience has never mattered more, and is a central trait to the most effective and successful athletes and leaders in the world, how do you go about working on your own resilience? What steps can you take to become more resilient? We explore this week through the lens of a professional athlete and an executive, both of whom are stabilizing in this new norm. It is ONLY from a self-focused resilience platform that one is able to thrive, to perform, to become a better pro, or to be a great leader or manager. This is the time. When sporting goals take a backseat,

As the daily reality of living in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic starts to settle in, we appreciate that this is an incredibly challenging time for everyone. It is one that we will unite and support you and each other, but we cannot claim that it will all be rosy and cheerful as we drive forward. Our collective mantra is focused around these simple three words: Stabilize - Adapt - Innovate. In this episode, Matt discusses four current and very timely case studies around this new mantra: How families must adapt to this new norm How IRONMAN is making swift adjustments to their structure to create a virtual race season What Purple Patch is doing to innovate and enhance remote coaching How a local restaurant has pivoted to adapt to customer needs under new guidelines Once we navigate through initial anxiety and fear, we adapt to the new mid-term realities of the situation and work hard to ensure those in need are supported and heard. If we come together, we can thrive. When we cannot be together

This BONUS episode is from a LIVE "Meetings with Matt Office Hours" recorded on Monday, March 18th, 2020.  Many of us have lost our compass -- events canceled, training roadmap destroyed, access completely evolved and limited.  It is normal to have a phase of despair, frustration, and declining motivation. In this session, Matt maps a path forward and provides context on how to create structure in the chaos, how to shift your lens of success, and emphasizes the power of community. He also shares many of the upcoming initiatives Purple Patch is creating to foster motivation, positive energy, and a little friendly competition.  Finally, Matt answers listener questions on performance in our new norm. Perhaps you as an athlete or coach will benefit! 

This is a time for resilience and call-to-action from Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness.  What should you do as a performance-minded individual in these uncertain times? Matt Dixon outlines a path and direction to reframe your mindset and empower you to control the controllables.  

Live from our recent Kona Empowerment Camp, Matt speaks with long-time Purple Patch athlete and CEO of ChargePoint, Pasquale Romano, about integrating sport into a time-starved life.  It's a conversation around performance, the value of coaching, how to be coached, and the traits of effective leaders. Together, they talk openly about this performance optimization challenge and the elements that have ultimately made it successful for both coach and athlete. Pasquale reveals his thoughts on: The important roles of sport and athletic performance in life The evolution of his relationship with Matt and Purple Patch Fitness How being coached helps him evolve as CEO  The benefits of failure We hope you find this a wonderful source of education and practical lessons in your performance journey across all disciplines. The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: “Training Camp” Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More and Join us for our South Carolina Training Camp from August 18th-23rd, 2020 Learn More about Purpl

You hold a power of influence that is greater than you can imagine. Even if you're not in a traditional position of leadership, you can enable quiet change by what you do more than what you say. In this episode, Matt provides examples of the positive effects of quiet leadership both in the workplace and in sport. Discussion topics include: Having Empathy with Boundaries Maintaining Rational Thinking Controlling the Controllables Taking Care of Your Side of the Street We hope you find this a wonderful source of education and practical lessons in your performance journey across all disciplines. Also included in this episode: The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: "Athlete of the Year" - Chelsea Sodaro Squaddie Update: Tips for Riding in the Wind Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, ple

Andy Blow, Founder and CEO of Precision Hydration, makes a return visit to the Purple Patch Podcast to discuss sweat testing and practical application with multiple case studies. Discussion topics include: What exactly is sweat testing and how is it administered with Precision Hydration? What data and information are you looking for when you do a sweat test? What is sweat testing NOT? The different levers of fueling - water, calories and salt - application of these levers in different conditions Practical case studies for the marathon runners, long-course triathlete, and fitness enthusiast We hope you find this a wonderful source of education and practical lessons in your performance journey across all disciplines.   Also included in this episode: The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: "The Cool People Know Who the Cool People Are" - Surrounding Yourself with the Experts Episode Resources and Show Notes: Hop on the Purple Patch/Precision Hydration Sweat Test Interest List Click Here Listen to Andy Blow'

If you are one of the many triathletes who struggle with the swim portion of a triathlon, you are likely an adult onset swimmer, the subject for this week's episode. If you didn’t grow up with the green hair of over chlorination, you will likely never experience true comfort and weightlessness of being in the water, and yet, you must still prepare for the swim portion of your race. It's a source of challenge, frustration, and sometimes fear for many triathletes. Today, we dive in with a whole episode anchored around the adult onset swimmer. We provide the context and the path for you to maximize the limited time you have to achieve best results. We also join the dots on how a dedicated focus in the swim does more for you as an athlete than just improving swim performance. We describe different types of workouts and the purpose behind these sessions. We dissect the critical mistakes we make and then outline steps to improve. So, if you are frustrated in swimming or invested in becoming a better athle

Your athletic journey should be one of longterm development and integration into life. Ultimately, a healthy journey will expand your life view, improve your health and energy, and create a sustained sense of ownership and success. Matt continues the athletic journey discussion with Part 2 and two additional real-life case studies that will, no doubt, resonate globally with most athletes. If you haven't listened to Part 1, you can do so here.   Athlete one is inspired to do an IRONMAN, but doubts her abilities and the feasible time it may take to properly train and race. She has ambition, but it is caged by intimidation. What will it take to get her to the start line race-ready and confident? Athlete number two also has big goals, but is stuck in a cycle of injury, confusion, and inconsistency. He's either "all in or all out" and this mindset has led to frustration and diminished results. Matt walks through the vastly different development and training recipes that were implemented for each, along with "the w

Did you know that winning can be a highly frustrating experience for a champion? Hard to believe, right? How is that even possible? Today, Matt parks this episode right at the intersection of measuring internal standards of performance against outcomes, such as results. Should we always seek victory? Or, is it better to chase personal performance and improvement? It's a deep dive highlighted with real-life stories of Purple Patch pros and age groupers from all levels. Perhaps you can relate. Also included in this episode: The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: Tissue Health. When and why should we use foam rollers? What are the best practices around these torture devices for true recovery? Question of the Week: When my mind is wandering in a workout or thinking about work, how do I shift my mindset to focus on the task?   Episode Resources and Show Notes: Purple Patch Palentines Day Promotion - Register for Squad or 1:1 Coaching in February and receive a free Purple Patch visor. Details HERE Learn More about Purple

Matt celebrates YOU, the loyal Purple Patch podcast listener. He also reflects and reviews some of the key takeaways from the first 100 shows, along with the history and philosophies that have shaped Purple Patch Fitness. Act 1 The "Why" - Matt Dixon's Story and his Performance History Act 2 The "How" - Defining the Pillars of Performance and their Vital Role in the Mission Act 3 The "Who" - Traits and Characteristics of High Performers Act 4 The "What" - Daily Habits for Energy and Peak Performance Across Sport and Life   Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts   Copyright 2020 All Ri

Matt discusses the long-term evolution of athletes with two real-life case studies of everyday people and athletes who reimagined and reinvented their approach to performance. The goal with each of these athletes? To raise their performance over the adversity of aspects such as age, injury, and a fixed mindset. Your performance evolution is a journey and it is one that takes patience and time. It also takes courage - the courage to evolve an approach that may no longer serve you. Do you have the courage to view your training through a different lens? These athletes did, and they are thriving as a result. Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch

This foundational episode of the new year introduces your path-to-performance optimization for 2020 and it's all anchored around four magic words. Yes. four critical words. These words set the tone for the year ahead and frame a successful performance journey which can be summed up with the following Purple Patch Coaching philosophy: When a person has a smart and repeatable endurance training program that includes integrated strength and conditioning with a backbone of proper habits in nutrition and hydration, all supported with appropriate recovery, you’re going to accelerate - every time. What is your roadmap to achieve your goals? What characteristics do you need to thrive? Surprisingly, there are no quick fixes and magic potions. There are, however, four words. Four meaty words...and they are the meat and potatoes of this week's episode. Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple

Tom Andrews is founder of TJA Leadership - a leadership strategy firm that works with some of the largest corporations and executives in big moments of change. His vast and varied list of clients includes Starbucks, SoulCycle, American Express, Kohls, and many more. In this dynamic interview, Matt and Tom discuss the undeniable parallels and intersections between performance in athletics and that in the business world as it pertains to Excellence, Leadership, Vision, Teamwork and Navigating Change. Why is it critically important to have a mission and vision for an organization and team? What makes a great team? What characteristics make a great coach or leader? What is the definition of leadership? How does a company and/or team navigate change and transition? This one may be for the business-minded, but because of the undeniable correlation between sports performance and business leadership, anyone who seeks improvement in a coaching or team dynamic will certainly benefit. TJA Leadership Resources: TJA Lea

Matt Dixon is back with his 2020 Holiday Gift Guide centered around his four pillars of performance. These ideas aren’t quick fixes or magic shortcuts to performance success. They are simple, actionable, and authentic ideas for your performance-driven loved one. We hope this list provides inspiration, ideas and even, perhaps even a little positive habit change for the New Year. Happy Holidays! Pillar: Nutrition and Hydration Precision Hydration - A sweat test and consultation from this expert team. Pillar: Strength and Conditioning The book, “Building Resistance to Stress and Aging: The Toughness Model” by Richard Dienstbier Pillar: Recovery Your favorite Meditation App - Headspace, Calm, 10% Happier, and others! Pillar: Endurance TrainingEney Buoy Coaching - Give the gift of coaching.  “I have yet to meet someone in business or sport  who is optimizing their performance without some element of coaching.” Bonus: Education and LearningThe Book, "Range" by David Epstein __________   BONUS PROMOS FROM THE EPISOD

In this episode, which is a sequel to our original  Episode 47 on "Childhood Development in Sport," Matt explores three critical components of development in kids in sport: Performance anxiety Sport specialization The journey through the teenage years, especially around puberty The biggest improvements and performance gains are always going to emerge from overcoming and navigating adversity and challenge. It's all a part of the childhood journey and, as parents and coaches, it's our role to not only set up kids for their best performances, but also develop their longterm love of being active, and provide them opportunity to utilize the lessons that sport provides and apply them to all other areas of their life.     Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States, we’re taking the week off and featuring a few “Best of” segments from recent episodes. The common themes throughout?  Elite behavior, effective communication, proper feedback and identifying talent. The heart of this episode is built upon personal growth and development, so as you listen back to some of these segments, do so with the lens that employing some of these key principles (as both leader and athlete) will establish trust and enable a real coaching relationship to flourish.  This look-back is also a must-listen for the coaches (and the business leaders!) This is not only the time for you to assist athletes in season planning and helping them set up the approach for the season, but it is also a time for deep reflection and a postmortem on your own approach.  It is only with an ongoing search for growth, improvements, and evolution that you can continue to improve. If your plan is to simply repeat your approach for this year — you are regr