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50 things I have learnt as a Coach

Allistair McCaw Every year I add a few more things to my list. I’m now into my 22nd year of coaching, so here’s what I’ve learned along the way: 1. You can learn from anyone and everyone. 2. Your ears will never get you in trouble, so become a better listener than talker. 3. People…
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Does Anyone Really Know How to Produce Champions? Part II

Coach Mullins As I mentioned in Part I of this blog, I strongly believe the coaches we need to be celebrating and rewarding are the ones that are finding ways to help children be passionate about our game. These are the coaches that are truly developing players and not just managing and smoothing out the…
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Does anyone really know how to produce a champion? Part I

Coach Mullins Did Erik Spoelstra suddenly become a worse basketball coach when Lebron James left the Miami Heat? Was Bill Belichick a bad coach when he got fired from the Cleveland Browns, and will he have the same success after Tom Brady retires? Would Phil Jackson have won 11 NBA titles if he was the…
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Why Tennis is still the intelligent choice for your child!

Of course we are biased. We love tennis, but every once in a while it is worth reminding ourselves that those that don’t yet play may not see tennis as we do. Here are our top 10 (in no particular order) but please add to the thread with your thoughts too! It’s a Brain Game…
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Three Reasons Why Mentally Tougher Athletes Perform Better under Pressure

by Allistair McCaw Three reasons why mentally tougher athletes perform better under pressure When two athletes are almost similar in level, the one who prevails, is 99% of the time the one who can handle stress and pressure best (especially when fatigued). Here three reasons why: 1. Mentally tougher athletes have a ‘no excuse’ mindset. They don’t blame conditions…
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Seven Things Great Coaches and Leaders Do

by Allistair McCaw Seven things great coaches and leaders do: 1. They listen better:Great coaches and leaders know how to listen well. They understand that they will be able to come up with better answers, solutions and decisions for their athletes or teams when they tune in and simply listen better. 2. They adapt better:Great coaches are like…
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