Here’s a round-up of our latest blogs:
Coach Talk is your monthly compilation of the latest blogs on the sports coach UK website.
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Frankie’s coaching chain – or should that be a ribbon?
John Driscoll, sports coach UK Executive Director, highlights the importance of the Coaching Chain Award, which recognises the key figures in each stage of an athlete’s progression, from the introduction and spotting of potential through to nurturing talent and working with the athlete at international level.
Coaching Adult Recreational Sport
Guest blogger Rugby coach, Paul Farrington, discusses the increasing popularity of Touch Rugby over the past 10 years and how the RFU and RFL are tapping into the sport to deliver adult participation targets.
Whacking a Coaching Myth, Sopranos Style
sports coach UK research Consultant Michael Hopkinson references a new piece of research exploring how the general public perceive coaches and coaching.
Wanted: Male Coaches
sports coach UK Diversity & Inclusion Lead Sarah Milner calls out for more women coaches to address the gender imbalance in the industry; the current UK coaching workforce is made up of 69% men and 31% women.
Intuition in coaching
sports coach UK Information Manager John Mcilroy examines the role intuition plays in coaching and the use of the subconscious when making very fast decisions based on knowledge, stored memories and a holistic view of surroundings.
Balance begins with the letter A
Freelance Sports Education Trainer, Nigel Hetherington discusses the importance of developing an athlete’s fundamental movement skills including agility, balance and coordination.
