Thoughts, Ideas, Resources

Technique change - the thoughts of an 8 time Olympic Gold Medal winner and now coach (The Race Club).In the sport of swimming, while there may be theoretical advantages of using one technique over ano …

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When on the pitch, on the sideline, in the dressing room or on the street, learning opportunities can present themselves in different ways. The coach should utilise all opportunities and methods to ge …

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We often hear players leaving the pitch talking amongst themselves using phrases like, that was a great session or that session was S^%te So what can you do to make sure every session is a great …

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BackgroundSpeed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) became a big area of learning for coaches and researchers in the late 90s and early 2000s. Workshops and seminars and books were being held and produced al …

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Having been involved at club level for while, and now at county level, from what I have seen, there is always one theme that runs through the middle of all great coaches and coaching.... It's a peopl …

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SENSITIVE PERIODS IN YOUNG PLAYERS GROWTHThe new season for the return to the playing fields is fast approaching. For many, it may have already commenced, or for some they will be transferring from on …

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