The Deep Dive
Helping you think deeper about your coaching
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A classic folktale retold through the lens of modern day coaching
We try to figure out if we know what having standards means!
Maybe there isn't much difference between the All Blacks and secondary school rugby teams
The importance of how we frame up competition for our players
Why discipline with attention might be the most underrated coaching skill
When you catch yourself, in a fit of frustration, saying "they should just know how to do that", this may help you go a bit deeper and challenge that thinking
At the heart of high performance lies relationships
Tools and questions to help you move from guesswork to clarity
What we can take from builders, accountants and surgeons to help us hone our craft
Brotherhood, belonging, and autonomy — the hidden drivers of success.
How your expectations influence the development of your players
Sam's recently published journal article provides the theme this week
Four legends and what they can teach us about making learning stick
Stopping bore-out so your players keep wanting to come back!
How to build an environment where challenge, feedback and growth are normal
