The Number One Thing That Good Coaches Do
We all want to be the best coach possible. But what makes a good coach? And, by extension, is there a particular trait, ideology, or approach that all good coaches...
How not to coach – with Led Tasso
Sometimes the best learning comes from people showing us what not to do. In this blog, we look at Ted Lasso’s alter-ego Led Tasso, and examine some of his ‘unhelpful’...
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Unpacking the Balance is Better principle – Bold and Courageous Leadership
“Bold and courageous leadership at national, regional and local levels is required to design and deliver quality youth sport participation and development opportunities “. In this video, Sport Development Consultants Alex Chiet and Hamish Rogers,...
What Can We Learn from the Coaching Philosophies of Five Great Coaches?
As coaches, we should always be learning. The best coaches — even at the elite level — are avid learners, constantly seeking new ideas and information that might help them...
What Is a Coaching Philosophy?
Our coaching philosophy is essentially the framework around which we build our coaching approach. It’s the product of our beliefs and values, and has a huge impact on our coaching...
Should I run a holiday programme?
Last week, one of our readers emailed, asking should their club run a holiday programme. To paraphrase… We are setting up a holiday programme this school holidays for young women...
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Lara Andrews on Improving Youth Sport
Lara Andrews is a pioneer for young sports women in New Zealand. Lara was the first Kiwi women to become a professional softball player in the USA. Despite her international...
How to lead change as a sports leader? An introduction to Kotter’s 8-step change model
In sport, as in any industry, change is constant. Administrators and leaders, whether they be in sports clubs, schools, regional or national organisations, must be able to manage and lead...
Self-Determination Theory: What Is It, and What Does It Mean (Practically) For Coaches?
A knowledge of Self-Determination Theory can help all coaches to create the best possible environments for their athletes. And at every level of participation, the first step to understanding Self-Determination...