First, I’m not claiming they don’t work; I’m simply pointing out a problem with the common use of positive affirmations – albeit a big one. Positive affirmations only work if …

Positive Effective Coaching
Positive Effective Coaching
First, I’m not claiming they don’t work; I’m simply pointing out a problem with the common use of positive affirmations – albeit a big one. Positive affirmations only work if …
6 Quotes by Olympic athletes about motivation and progress.
A list of directives to help athletes overcome mental blocks.
On how the fallacy of small numbers can lead to bad coaching practices.
The formula for making successful athletes is complex, but can be summarised simply: Drill and positivity.
I wish this piece demanded the same manipulation of abstraction as others on this page. Fortunately for you, it’s straightforward and short advice never to use physical conditioning as punishment. …
People ask me many questions when I say I’m a coach. This one is a funny one I often have to answer carefully.
My reason for taking time away from writing. And the realisations this break provided. I’m ready to move forward.
A social media post about changing the conversation about effective coaching.
A proper definition of force in the coach-athlete relationship context. What force should and should not be.