February 2015 CoachTalk from Sports Coach UK - Association of British Cycling Coaches

Coach Talk is a monthly compilation of the latest blogs on the sports coach UK website. Just click on the links below to take a look at what people are talking about and follow us on @sportscoachUK for all the latest news and views.

Top Five

sports coach UK Development Lead Officer Chris Chapman selects five books which has helped him reflect and challenge his coaching.

You Cheated Me

sports coach UK Network Manager Colin Bennett discusses the issues around cheating.

Understanding your Communication Style can improve your Effectiveness

sports coach UK Research Manager John Mcilroy looks at some new research on the communication preferences of coaches and athletes.

EHA Talent Development System

Guest Blogger Scott Harrington, National Performance Manager and Under-21s Head Coach at England Handball looks at the hard work that’s been carried out to put in place a joined-up and clear pathway for talented players.

Look Mum, No Hands

Guest Blogger Freelance sport education trainer Nigel Hetherington argues that a coach should constantly ask the question ‘How does an athlete learn?” and allow time for practice of even the most fundamental movements.