How to actually get a job in coaching (Part 1)
I remember graduating from my Degree, wide eyed and naïve, thinking I would just walk into a fulltime role in sport. I […]
Category: Applied coaching
Review: Animal Flow for Sport Coaches Seminar
On Wednesday 28th of November at Meggetland Sport Complex, in conjunction with Edinburgh Leisure, we hosted the “Animal Flow for Sport Coaches […]
A Coach's guide to Bio-banding – Why, What and How?
Following on from the very popular guest post from Steve Curnyn of Hibernian FC Academy on “Growth and maturation in Academy footballers“, […]
Creating a culture: A case study
“Culture” seems to be a buzzword these days. From the All Blacks, Manchester United or the Chicago Bulls, coaches seem to be […]
Growth and Maturation in Academy Footballers (Guest Blog: Steve Curnyn – Hibernian FC Academy)
Steve Curnyn is Head of Academy Football Medicine and Science at Hibernian FC Academy. After a fantastic site visit to see behind […]
It's not you, it's Gordon Ramsay…
Imagine you are dining in a nice Michelin Star restaurant. You enjoy a delicious starter, followed by a great main course and […]
What is the real problem with grassroots sport?
Sport is an incredible tool. Some athletes may grow in self esteem and confidence because of it. Some athletes may learn valuable […]
Interview on the Jersey Sport Foundation Podcast
This week I was interviewed for the Jersey Sport Foundation Podcast. You can listen to the interview in full here…
What to do when loading goes too far: regaining control in the weight room…
Many coaches ramp up loading too quickly, simply because they can!
5 ways grassroots coaching made me better…
Use your community coaching experience as a springboard to improve as a coach!