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How good do you hope the opposition are?

Posted Monday, 20 March 2017

Today is Friday. School teams all over the country will be preparing for tomorrow’s matches. At a conservative estimate, somewhere between 6,000 and 10,000 teams from independent schools will compete each week of the autumn term. It’s a serious business. Often weekly practices and team meetings will make mention of...

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...