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The Rise of Superman

Posted Friday, 10 March 2017

Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler This improbably entitled book is deceiving. Its real topic is the science of how extreme sports engage participants and provide rare personal satisfaction. Drawing on a decade of research and first hand reporting of the outstanding performers in adventure sports,...

Distracted by Coaching Technical Skills?

Posted Friday, 10 March 2017

Would you rather be remembered as a great team mate, or a skilled technician? A "top man" or a top passer? A hardworking and selfless team man, or an individual prodigy? When Stephen Covey articulated the concept "Begin with the End in Mind", he established a methodology that allowed short...

Distracted by Coaching Technical Skills?

Posted Monday, 6 March 2017

Would you rather be remembered as a great team mate, or a skilled technician? A "top man" or a top passer? A hardworking and selfless team man, or an individual prodigy? When Stephen Covey articulated the concept "Begin with the End in Mind", he established a methodology that allowed short...

What Does Great Coaching Look Like?

Posted Monday, 27 February 2017

One of the greatest challenges facing the leader of a coaching programme, in any environment, is controlling the quality of provision across the organisation. Ensuring a continuity of message, and consistently effective delivery is the essence of the role of Director of Sport. In walking the playing fields, courts and...

Let's Make It A Great Game

Posted Thursday, 23 February 2017

Every week, we wish the same, “Hope you have a great game.” Confirmation of it is the most positive post mortem in response to the ubiquitous question, “How did you get on?” Great games live long in the memory. High emotion etches events more firmly, and facilitates recall. Everyone who...

If it's under W for Won, does anyone ask you how?

Posted Monday, 20 February 2017

The purpose of sport is to try to win. Right? Therefore, if you win, all criteria have been fulfilled. Right? Well, not quite. Some winning is better than others. During the Cold War, Soviet bloc athletes won often. Unsmiling and efficient. The product of a regime that left nothing to...