Longitude was always a problem in the past for the navigators of this world, for without it in companionship with lattitude, they could end up anywhere in this world, and generally it was on the rocks. And an interesting book I read many years ago was Longitude by Dava Sobel, which was about John Harrison…
Grass Roots coaching is important to the very foundation of sport, we all know that, and yet it keeps posing a dilemma, for what do we do with it? How do we improve it and what information does it need? Jurgen Klopp On Grass Roots Football – Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHfBbEeHfys Jurgen Klopp On Grass Roots…
Development is an interesting process which occurs over time, and if anyone ever follows the work of anyone for any period of time, one will always see development occur within that time. And as mentioned a few times before, my development as a coach had reached a roadblock, for I had done all of the…
Foundation Stones are fundamental to the coaching process, for they are the first stone that is put in place, and it’s just the same when it comes to coaching sport, for without a proper base, no building can truly start. Laying The Stone Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoxGz9TuXek So when it comes to sport, the foundation of coaching consists…
There are many topics and areas covered in this blog, though there about 4 core subjects and through the understanding of these 4 core subjects, a lot can be learned about who we are, and what is going on in this reality. And as with any subject, it is always good to start with an…
If there is one subject to get people going, it is the world of transgender athletes, ie: ex-men, competing in women’s sports. For here are 3 scenarios to think about for a transgender athlete competing in women’s sport: Would a biological natural women be at a disadvantage if a man, or for team sport, a group…
I’m always going to coaching seminars in the area that I live because I want to expand my knowledge, and occasionally I’ve gone to one in other areas, though being from a smaller area, one doesn’t get the chance and opportunities to go to as many coaching seminars, as say someone in a larger area….
The longer one coaches, the skills, techniques and tactics start to take on a less of a priority in what one does, as one begins spending more time building a platform from which the skills, techniques and tactics can be launched from. And the better a platform that one can make, the more that one…
The best thing about starting with an unknown is in solving problem, and so it is with coaching, for if one wants to solve Coachings engagement problem, one has to create a self-organising culture It appears that the way one goes about establishing a self-organising culture is to work to 2 simple steps, they being:…
The thing about becoming a facilitator is that more that when they learn it themselves rather than being taught it, they remember it more. So as a facilitator coach, it is about creating situations that players can learn about things themselves or one gently guides them to the answer so the self realisation comes through….
The coaching of sport is changing, and the way that coaching was done is no longer as relevant as it was, and at some stage, everyone goes through this changing process as the new type and approach to coaching becomes more and more to the fore. Hockey Canada Ad – Relax It’s Just A Game…
Everything we ever do we develop a culture around it, and so it is with our coaching, and what we do and expect creates our coaching culture. And in developing our coaching culture, what is at the heart is the asking of questions, for that is the only way to truly get at the heart…
The thing that drives anyone who wants to become good in what they do is, how can we make it simpler? For different sports it could be, how can we make something go faster, or how can we make something lighter, all the same concept, it’s all about efficiency and effectiveness and making it simpler…
What is rarely understood about a playing season is that it can be broken down into 3 distinct parts, and unless one starts to understand these different stages of the playing season, one won’t really get an idea of constructing their season for making effect. For the preparation for the start of the season is…
One thing all coaches develop the longer that they coach is experience, for one can read all of the books and manuals in the world, but until one starts doing it themselves, all they are reading is other people experiences. For to gain experience can be a double-edged sword, especially in the early days of…
If one listens to what others are saying, one can always pick up wise words from others who have already covered the ground that one wishes to cover, and in sport, listening to other coaches is a vital component in improving, for one will always pick up wise words for those who are successful. The…
One thing we want to do as coaches is to begin opening the process for coaching improvement, and one of the ways we need to do this is by talking amongst ourselves more. This process doesn’t only involve talking with coaches from our own sports, but beginning conversations with coaches from other sports, because when…
One of the most interesting aspects of coaching is in choosing the right words to say to your team or players, and just as importantly, one may have chosen the right words or word, but do your players understand what they mean, are they working from the same page as you the coach. http://beawinningcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Good-Coaches-Philosophy.pdf For…
The art of communicating is in getting one’s message across succinctly, using as few words as possible, though creating a picture in people’s mind that they easily remember. http://beawinningcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Good-Coaches-Philosophy.pdf http://beawinningcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Modern-Coaching-Poster.pdf And the best coaches are masters at getting their message across succinctly Bob Paisley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xudo1NLICRw With a couple of Bob Paisley sayings being: “There’s not…
If one wants to do well as a sports coach, ultimately it is about developing dynamic players who have the discipline to play a passing game. And one of the influences in developing what I do, was in watching the Liverpool Football team through the late 70’s and early 80’s. Liverpool Team in the 70’s…
