Communication & Persuasion; Your Most Important Assets as a Coach
The two most important qualities a coach can have are clear, coherent communication skills and the ability to persuade people to do things that they may not want to do.
Author: Peter Wright
Do What You Can With What You Have
Many roads lead to Rome, as they say. However, some roads are definitely shorter than others.
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help
As any coach does, I tried to leave my judgemental coaching hat at home, but it became apparent very early on that that was going to be virtually impossible. I have to say that over my couple of gym visits, the standard of technique that I observed was appalling.
Training Recommendations: I Don’t Know Where To Start!
Now, to a sedentary person, this all sounds like a lot. To others, who class themselves as generally physically active, not a whole pile. But there still is an obesity epidemic in this country that places significant strain on the country’s healthcare resources. Why is that?
Hamstring Injuries in GAA; The Common Misconceptions
Unfortunately, our training is much like a steak. It’s pretty much impossible to undo the damage, once it’s been over-done.
“My Body’s a Temple Too”
As people seek a simple solution to their nutrition “problem”, they typically look for a type of diet that can be summed up in one concise and easily digestible statement.
Rugby S&C: Train How You Want to Play
The games and drills that are used in training, should be used specifically. That is to say, that they’re programmed with a specific goal in mind.
The Power of Knowing What Not to Do
It can be far more important to know what not to do with your athletes than it is to know what to do, in order to improve their performance.
You Fear Rejection? Then S&C is the Wrong Industry for You
So, what do you do when that happens? You accept it, deal with it in a healthy way. Take any learnings that can be taken from it and move forward.
Knowledge is Power
Those that genuinely care, will always keep in mind the long-term development of their clients, as well as the long-term impact that they, themselves, can have on them.