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Posted on November 13, 2017December 10, 2017

The Power of Self Talk

Research indicates that people, on average, speak to themselves at a rate of between 300 and 1,000 words per minute.  Commonly referred to as self-talk, this constant internal dialogue has…

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Posted on November 10, 2017December 11, 2017

The GROW Model

The GROW model is a simple and effective coaching method that you can use with your athletes for setting and achieving their goals. Popularised by Sir John Whitmore’s book, “Coaching…

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Posted on November 9, 2017December 10, 2017

Level 2 Listening

Reflect on the conversations that you’ve had this week. Whilst you were talking, did you get a sense that the other person was truly absorbed in what you were saying?…

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Posted on November 8, 2017December 10, 2017

Sports Skill Classifications

Every sport has a unique set of skills, each possessing characteristics that change in different situations. These classifications are based on three factors: How precise a skill is. If the…

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Posted on November 7, 2017December 10, 2017

Fixed & Growth Mindsets

The term fixed and growth mindset, originates from research conducted by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, who concludes that people can be placed on a continuum according to their…

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Posted on November 7, 2017December 10, 2017

What is Mental Toughness?

Mental toughness is a term frequently used within sporting contexts, often being hailed as the principle reason for victory, or the sole explanation for loss.  Coaches, supporters, commentators, and journalists…

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Posted on November 6, 2017December 10, 2017

Performance Dips

Anyone who has played competitive sport for a reasonable length of time will probably have experienced, to varying degrees, a performance dip at some point. But what is it, and…

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Posted on November 3, 2017December 10, 2017

Mental Rehearsal

Mental rehearsal, also referred to as visualisation, is a training technique that is used to create an experience in your mind, with the objective of improving your physical skills through purposefully…

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Posted on November 2, 2017December 10, 2017

Overcoming Fear

Fear is the feeling of threat from an imminent danger, regardless of whether or not this danger is real or imagined – the brain can’t make a distinction between an…

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Posted on November 1, 2017December 10, 2017

Game-Day Leadership

If you accept a leadership position, whether as coach, captain or just in a more informal capacity, your role and responsibilities on match day can be allocated into three segments: pre-game;…

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Posted on October 26, 2017December 19, 2017

Practicing For Pressure

Do you know of any players who perform impressively during practice, demonstrating great athleticism, and impressive technical ability, yet who struggle to replicate their skills in competition? Chances are, you’ll know…

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Posted on October 25, 2017December 10, 2017

Being a Team Player

Modern day culture is quick to reward great individual performance, encouraging people to develop an inward-focused mindset, which has the potential for creating negative repercussions for those competing in team…

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Nathan Wood

Nathan Wood is a former professional sportsman and youth international, mentor to professional sports coaches, and a certified Level 4 master coach. He is Head of Coach Development at the ECB, and also operates a sports performance consultancy which supports and challenges athletes, coaches, and sporting organsiations to increase their potential and improve performance.

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