Because the mind is a big component of our reality, and thus what we think effects our perception, two people can live in the same place but how they perceive it will be different. Sport is a great example of this, because: You can have two coaches from the same area, one will perceive little…
To maintain a semblance of control over what one does, there is a 3 step process that one must become aware of. The three steps are simply this: Framing Enforcement Isolation Framing – Is how you present the information and the concept you want to put across Enforcement – Is the Words, Images, Structure, Procedures,…
To get into the playing zone on a regular basis, there is four states that one must begin working to and become part of their routine. The states that one must work to are as follows: Disciplined Simplicity Relaxed Focused For without attaining these states, having access to the playing zone on a regular basis…
Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing mainly about consciousness and the playing zone, today it’s time to bring the pieces together that I’ve written about previously. The following make up the basis of playing sport and none can be taken in separate for they all build on and into each other. Fitness and…
When one starts looking at the me, me, me aspects of this world it is very easy to see why so few great teams ever get built, for in the building process it requires co-operation by all. For needy people who come into the teams, one of their first thoughts and driving motives is always:…
Sport is made up of three components, consisting of the Mind, Fitness and Skills. There is no more and within these 3 categories, every aspect of sporting performance can be covered. When people begin learning about sport, it’s always the skills first, then fitness comes next, and the mind is always left out because it’s perceived…
When I first started doing all this, there is a question that I was pursuing that I now feel that I can answer and it’s this: Q: What do successful coaches work from that isn’t being taught? A: Successful coaches build a growth mindset in their players and use positive manipulation to create something that…
With all the focus on the skills, techniques and tactics of sport, and the political correctness of this world, we’ve lost the essence of what the foundation of coaching is about. This one page guide is a starting point, for if you understand and apply what’s on this page, you understand coaching and you can…
