The line between business management and sports management is somewhat blurred. For it seems ever present that techniques used by senior leaders and CEOs in business, are similar to that of sports coaching. And why shouldn’t they be. For success of any type, you need a strategy. Careful goal setting and objectives must be…
Athletes may be the ones to pick up the medals, but as any professional will tell you, it takes more than just one person to win a race. Competitive athletes usually have an army behind them, and central to this team is the ever-present sports coach. We’re the ones shouting from the side-lines, texting…
Listening is key to effective communication, and active listening skills can be learnt and improved. If you think back to your sports coaching course and training, you might recall the emphasis on listening. This is because sports coaching goes beyond performance; a sizeable amount of what we do relates to counselling and mentorship. Central…