Sam Vickers

Physical Performance Coach
Sports Research & Data Analyst at The Stats Zone

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

If your view on sports psychologists is you only need to see one when something is wrong or broken, then you should only see a technical coach when playing badly.

'Psychology is football's final frontier'

https://t.co/IrhWn1uFQ0

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

I feel like test cricket would be the ideal sport to be shown live right now for a multitude of reasons
#RandomThoughts

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

I include myself in this.
People don't ask enough questions and explore different avenues and perspectives!
#ThoughtForTheDay

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

Although there's no doubting the importance of the technical & tactical side of sport, the more I learn & experience, the more a realise the power & need for a psych-social framework within a coaching & team environment #ThursdayThoughts

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

Haven't used this account properly in 18 months due to starting @svgolfperforman
However, with this down time, I've decided I'm going to post about my thoughts & open-questions on areas I continue to study

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

@Nathan_Decastro Fresh faced running machines 👀

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

I'm hearing from many panicked self employed. I believe the govt knows it must sort this. Its been tackling the lower hanging fruit (ie easiest issues) first. Funding self-employed's tough logistically. Yet I'd be surprised if more help wasn't enacted next week. Try to hold on :(

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

Who's got the worst hairline 😂

[Nathan Decastro @Nathan_Decastro]

Always great to catch up with my old school mates @svsportsperform & Andy Waters! Top lads and friends for life 💯👍

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

If you are a coach/parent who has a perfectionist mindset, don't be surprised to see your athlete/child struggle to deal with failure in numerous tasks.
This leads to burn out and drop out! #ThoughtOfTheDay

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

Love hearing truth

[Conor Harris @Conor_Harris_]

Asymmetry is not a bad thing.

The body is naturally asymmetrical and that is a fact.

It has implications on how we develop, breathe, and move.

Asymmetry should be expected in many sports.

But when asymmetry starts to get out of control, that's when problems start to pop up.

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

Being physically strong provides a multitude of health benefits throughout your whole life. Don't think body building, think robustness and longevity #stronger #Healthliteracy

[Stuart Phillips (he/him) @mackinprof]

Being stronger, having a little muscle to lose is your reserve... it allows you withstand stress. Being stronger with a little extra muscle (i.e., not frail) is a big deal as we age

P.S. being fit doesn't hurt either! https://t.co/pS4mnW7j2l

[Allistair McCaw @AllistairMcCaw]

A great sports parent:
- supports, doesn’t criticize
- let’s the coach, coach
- rewards effort & attitude over outcome
- supports & applauds other kids efforts too
- doesn’t gossip or speak ill about the program or others. They instead confront the coach in person respectfully

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

An inspirational story for a fellow young coach trying to make their way in elite sport. The basics never fail #OBSESSION #intuition #criticalthinking #MakeYourOwnLane

'Who is Jose Mourinho's new No 2?'

https://t.co/QO9VvOFvN3

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

@Nathan_Decastro Thanks mate 😘

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

@Nathan_Decastro Quality show & performance my man 💪

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

Get supporting a great night of boxing lined up for the city of Lincoln #Lincoln

[Nathan Decastro @Nathan_Decastro]

This Saturday live at the @engineshed it’s time to shine! Last minute tickets available from @rachkc85 🥊🥊🥊

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

👏

[Jeremy Toohey @Toohey_sp]

To expand on something Coach @JasonSpray said last week about the grind and doing what’s expected of you.

The people who really understand the value of hard work and focus don’t have the desire to share with everyone on social media how busy they always are.

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

@Nathan_Decastro Adam... You cheating on me 👀

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

@Samrobinsongolf @ManUtd @Arsenal Sports fickle and everyone knows best. A dangerous road to go down Sambo

[Sam Vickers @svsportsperform]

Elite sport is way more complicated than fans realise. Take @ManUtd & @Arsenal, the majority felt Van Gaal & Wenger were the wrong managers to take the clubs forward & yet if they had stayed, it would be unlikely that either club would be any worse at this point in time #football