Thoughts, Ideas, Resources

Coaching is not an easy gig. Unless you've done it, you wouldn't know.There are many articles on coaching and its challenges. These range from academic based books, research articles, short magazine p …

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Creativity in SportIntroductionThe following script is drawn from many presentations attended, articles read, experimenting with athletes and experience gained from coaching in multiple sports. It is …

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The Coach in PerspectiveThe coach, regardless of the level he or she is operating at, must know WHAT (s)he is doing and WHY (s)he is doing it, but more importantly, (s)he must be able to LEAD those un …

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PRINCIPLES OF DEFENCE – FROM 2,500 YEARS AGO."The Art of War is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstances can …

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Technique change - the thoughts of an 8 time Olympic Gold Medal winner and now coach (The Race Club).In the sport of swimming, while there may be theoretical advantages of using one technique over ano …

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When on the pitch, on the sideline, in the dressing room or on the street, learning opportunities can present themselves in different ways. The coach should utilise all opportunities and methods to ge …

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