Posts Tagged ‘reflective practice’
7 Things I Learnt In 2016
Reflective practice I try to learn more than 7 things a week, let alone a whole year, but part of reflective practice is being disciplined and accountable. Limiting myself to listing the 7 things in a year helps focus my mind and stop readers from being bored. Speaking on the phone to Mark Sheppard yesterday…
Read MoreCoaching Philosophy: Book Reviews
When delivering strength and conditioning coaching courses, we always discuss coaching philosophy and how to develop a club culture. Two books I have read this year have helped with this process, both by NFL coaches. Here is a brief review of both. Win Forever by Pete Carroll (recommended by Mike Bahn) A frank and revealing…
Read MoreSocrates the Coach
The following quote comes from The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton
and is a discourse between Socrates and his friend Crito.
Socrates: When a man is taking (his training) seriously, does he pay attention to all praise and criticism and opinion indiscriminately, or only when it comes from the one qualified person, the actual doctor or trainer?
Read More10 Commandments of Great Coaching: Wayne Goldsmith
The 10 Commandments of Great Coaching
Wayne Goldsmith is a Coach Educator based in Australia known as the Sports Coaching Brain. Here are some key points on how to be a great coach.