28 pieces of coaching advice after 28 years in coaching 🏆.
1. It is all about relationships. Work to build relationships with your players.
2. Play the long game with culture. There are no shortcuts to success.
People overthink "culture". #Culture is - very simply - WHAT YOU DO. I go to a lot of coaching programs and see "values" like honesty, integrity, professionalism etc. written on the walls - but it's not what what you say - it's not what's on t-shirts or posters - it's what you do!
This is never done in Coloured communities during gang violence, children are being killed daily but never have we seen such action. This is unbelievable to watch and very heartbreaking, we now see our cops only act when politcs are involved and not peoples lives 🥹🥹🥹
Coaches have favorites.
A coach's favorite player works hard, has a positive attitude, puts in extra effort, is coachable,& team-oriented. These players aren't necessarily the most talented, but they do consistently demonstrate the qualities that contribute to the team's success.
5 Traits of True Contenders:
1. Culture
"Culture is a competitive edge."
2. Competition
"Competition makes you better."
3. Toughness
"Tough times don't last, tough teams do."
4. Togetherness
"A connected team is a winning team."
5. Belief
"If you believe, you can achieve."
On my 1st day with England Rugby (before the last World Cup), Eddie Jones said to me:
“I want you to help my coaches be better at coaching on the run...I want them to be better at asking questions..."
Here’s a 🧵 for coaches on becoming skilful at asking questions…
If you make a commitment, whether it’s to a coach, team, friend, parent, etc, keep your word. By not following through with commitments, you put those who help you in a bad light. Your choices, good or bad, affect more people than you realize. Your word is your promise. Keep it!
Culture isn’t built in a day.
Success isn’t built in a day.
Mindset isn’t built in a day.
Habits aren’t built in a day.
Greatness isn’t built in a day.
The foundation isn’t built in a day.
It’s built one day at a time.
Keep showing up.
Keep doing the work.
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@DStv you guys are useless. We pay a lot of money, and when we call with issues, the waiting period is 5-10min then they put you on hold for another 10min. Can't deal with this nonsense.