Coaching Tips

Get it right – Use appropriate ‘models’.  Although professional sport occupies a very small percentage of all sports participation, it occupies almost all media coverage. It is a not surprising therefore, given its visibility, that many coaches use it as … Continued

Be a better Coach – READ! Over the years of my coaching and coach development career I have been introduced to many sources of information by colleagues, players and fellow coaches. All, in their different ways have been invaluable, not … Continued

Don’t get a red card – know the Laws. In my experience as a coach educator and coach I have met many coaches who do not possess a full understanding of the Laws of their sport. Whilst it may seem … Continued

Be positive – delete the negatives and coach positives! When you coach do you ever tell or show your players/participants ways to ‘not do’ things? Do you ever repeat activities and practices over and over ‘until they get it right’? … Continued

Go back to basics to go forward further!  There is a saying in coaching that every time you allow one of your performers to execute a skill incorrectly you are giving one point to your opponent. The ability to repeat … Continued