# Crush It From the Start: Top Tips for Instructional Coaches with Dr. Matt Rhoads - Link: https://teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/dlt-ep66-matthew-rhoads/ - Published: 2025-04-27T19:00:00-04:00 - Author: Jeff Bradbury In this episode, Dr. Matt Rhoads discusses his book ‘Crush It From the Start: 25 Tips for Instructional Coaches and Leaders’ with host Jeffrey Bradbury. They explore the importance of organization, key themes from the book, and practical tips for instructional coaches. Dr. Rhoads emphasizes the significance of understanding cognitive science, effective coaching strategies, and the integration of technology in education. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by coaches and the need for reflection and balance in their professional lives. 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He develops EdTech integrations paired with research-based strategies and serves as a leader, trainer, and coach for educators. Dr. Rhoads also acts as a professional learning specialist and mentors pre-service teachers and doctoral students as a dissertation chair. He is a ten time author on books discussing instruction, EdTech integration, and instructional coaching and leadership. 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