7 Keys To Being A Great Coach

Discover the keys to coaching greatness! Regardless if you're just starting out as a young coach or you have a wealth of years in experience, this is one book you certainly can't afford not to read! McCaw's new book, "7 Keys To Being A Great Coach - Beyond the Xs & Os of Athletic Coaching," provides every coach and leader with the 7 keys to success in the sports and performance coaching game. World-renowned Sports Performance Coach & Keynote speaker, Allistair McCaw condenses the wisdom he's gained through more than 22 years of experience having worked with numerous Olympians, Grand Slam winners and World Champion athletes. "7 Keys to Being a Great Coach" includes an array of fascinating stories and examples from his own personal journey in competitive sports and coaching, what he's learned from working with some of the world's best athletes and coaches in the business, as well as insights into his methods of coaching. In his book, McCaw reveals the 7 vital keys he feels are the most important to being a great coach and leader. McCaw won't only motivate and inspire you to review and upgrade your coaching methods, but your lifestyle habits too! A highly recommended read for all coaches out there who aspire to be great! TESTIMONIALS: A great coach is not only someone who is knowledgeable and inspirational, but someone who can adapt to the individual and understand them. Allistair is one such coach." - Jack Green (Olympic British Team 400m hurdler & European u/23 Champion) "I am happy to say that Allistair was a part of my career and had a great way of always making me believe in myself more." - Dinara Safina (Former World #1 ranked Tennis player) "I try to emulate Allistair's professionalism and standards everyday. He is a world-class performance coach and sports mentor." - Delaney Collins (3x IIHF World Champion in Women's Hockey & current Coach of Canadian National team programs) "This book is a must for any coach who wants to improve!" - David Palmer (Former 2 x Squash World Champion and World #1 ranked player) "Allistair is a one of a kind coach! He puts the person before the athlete! He leads by example and his proven methods of coaching definitely works!" - Patrick McEnroe (ESPN Sports commentator & former USA Davis Cup Coach)

Coaching just got easier In recent years the idea of coaching and the role of coach have made the journey from the sports field, via Human Resources, to become part of everyday managerial life. The terms 'coach' and 'coaching' have become common, even trendy, but both are widely misunderstood. If you ask anyone to define the word 'coach', you will get a wide variety of responses. By using coaching, we can tap into the huge reserves of talent and potential that lie dormant in most people. As managers, we can develop people without having to rely on passing on our own skills and knowledge, which may already be out of date. Using our skills in coaching, we can help our people access their ability without needing more than a basic grasp of the technicalities of their role. This book aims to give you enough knowledge and appreciation of coaching that you can begin to develop your own approach. Each of the seven chapters in Coaching In A Week covers a different aspect of coaching: - Sunday: What is coaching? - Monday: The manager as coach - Tuesday: The key principles of coaching - Wednesday: The coaching ARROW, part 1 - Thursday: The coaching ARROW, part 2 - Friday: Coaching in context - Saturday: Coaching in organizations

Coaching like a Champion is about providing solutions to the daily pressures and stressors coaches face in their programs by focusing on the following: • Fulfilling your regular coaching responsibilities in a proactive, forward-thinking way • Incorporating the eight essential building blocks into your coaching style as you lead your team and execute your coaching objectives and plan • Providing tools for dealing with the challenges of coaching and teaching others to live a life of excellence and fulfillment There is no shortage of books on becoming a champion but most relate to player qualities, characteristics, and disposition. Coaching like a Champion explores how coaches can attend to their own work in building the mindset of a champion and elevating their sports program to the next level. There is no coincidence with the author using the verb coaching in his title. It connotes action and being intentional about your work. It cannot be practiced from a conservative perspective. The best ideas win, and the best ideas come from people who dare to be different, to dream, and to do things that no one dreamed possible. Dream big. Imagine what’s possible. Coach with creativity. Be your own champion. There are no limits.

The popularity of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which consists primarily of repeated bursts of high-intensity exercise, continues to soar because its effectiveness and efficiency have been proven in use by both elite athletes and general fitness enthusiasts. Surprisingly, few resources have attempted to explain both the science behind the HIIT movement and its sport-specific application to athlete training. That’s why Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training is a must-have resource for sport coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and exercise physiologists, as well as for researchers and sport scientists who study high-intensity interval training.

Where do you fall on your organization's performance spectrum? Unstoppable is performance-enhancing manual for those who are ready to change the world. Regardless of talent or skill set, there are four types of people in every organization: Undertakers, Caretakers, Play Makers, and Game Changers—but value is definitely not equal across the board. Game changers move things forward with relentless energy, effort, attitude, and excellence. They elevate those around them, inspire exceptional performance, and drive their organization to the top. This book is designed to help you rise to the challenge and become the Game Changer your organization needs. Candid insights from dozens of coaches, managers, CEOs, journalists, entrepreneurs, and other elite performers reveal the qualities that make some people stand out, and the underlying theme is mindset. While talent is a great head start, it is merely potential. Undeveloped and erratically-wielded talent holds little value for an organization. The key to high performance is an intentionally cultivated mindset of success, backed by the bold action it takes to make things happen every day. This book delves deep into the elite performance paradigm to help you work at the highest levels. Learn what separates the playmakers from the game changers Step up your performance with a simple five-step process Transform your thinking and develop an unstoppable toughness Be the best at what you do, and elevate your entire organization The performance spectrum is not about classifying your coworkers; it's about self-assessment, self-reflection, and self-improvement. Everyone has star quality, even if it is buried deep inside. Unstoppable helps you uncover your potential, and upgrade your performance to become the best.

The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching is a collection of the curated thoughts of nearly 30 top soccer coaches from around the globe. In this book, you will gain access to the depth and breadth of experience from some of the best coaches across all areas of the beautiful game: from grassroots to premier leagues and everything in between. You will learn theoretical details about tactical periodization, positional play, and the science of motor learning. You will also learn from Youth National Team coaches, NCAA National Championship winning coaches, and First Division coaches from top European clubs. This book is a resource that can direct your coaching education over and around the perilous pitfalls that often consume most coaches. After reading this book, you will have gained the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of some of the best coaches across all areas of the game. You don't have to go your coaching path alone. Take this book and bring the wisdom of these top coaches with you to help navigate every corner, turn, and hazard along your way to becoming a great coach.

In Champion Minded, Allistair will help you develop the winning standards in both sports and life by teaching you the mindset, habits and discipline of a champion. With over 125 lessons and inspirational anecdotes, Champion Minded will not only improve your mental and game preparation, but motivate you to achieve excellence in your life too.

Bringing two families together to create a new one can be a daunting task. Drawing on wisdom garnered from decades of helping remarried couples, Jim Smoke offers time-proven principles and wisdom from God's Word to help you lay a solid foundation for your family. Whether your blended family has been around for a while or is just starting up, you'll discover practical ideas and solid insights. With insights from parents and children in blended families, Seven Keys to a Healthy Blended Family offers down-to-earth advice and encouragement for building a positive, uplifting family life. Book jacket.