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March, 2010
Winning in India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games: Are you already talking yourself out of a medal?
The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, are only months away.
What are we hearing from some athletes, coaches, administrators, the media and the public?
“It’s going to be hot over there”
“I am so worried about the security issues”
“How will we manage the travel?”
“I’m worried about the food and the health issues”
“I’m an endurance athlete – how will I compete when I have to breathe in all that pollution”.
Here’s a solution for you - don’t go!
If you are already talking yourself out of medal contention, then don’t go. Drop out. Give up now.
Step back and let someone else -someone who wants to win and who will do whatever it takes to prepare to win in Indian conditions to take your place.
Or learn from this…… Read more
March 22, 2010 | 5 Comments
Tags: Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Coaching, Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Gymnastics, High Performance, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby, Shooting, Sports Management, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Training, Weightlifting, Wrestling
The Passion to Prepare = or > The Potential to Perform
What are we all chasing in high performance sport?
What is high performance coaching seeking to achieve?
Why do we focus so much on player leadership?
Why do we spend so much time talking about professionalism, standards, attitudes, commitment and passion?
Because we want to achieve one thing: we want to create an environment where our athletes’ Passion to Prepare is equal to or greater than their Potential to Perform. Read more
March 3, 2010 | 2 Comments
Tags: AFL, American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Coaching, Cricket, Football, High Performance, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Swimming, Training
