Internal Standards
I recently had a conversation with a colleague about a range of issues in coaching. During the course of our
Author: Mark Lebedew
Volleyball Coach
The Passion Of The Grizzled
I have long thought that football (soccer) coaches do not earn nearly enough money. They must endure pressure way beyond
Know The Rules
The coach should know the rules. That is a given. Why the coach should know the rules is perhaps open
Honesty In Feedback
Feedback is a necessary condition for learning. Indeed feedback drives learning. And yet, there is pressure (sometimes even at a
What Does John Wooden Have In Common With Casanova?
Casanova was on his deathbed when someone knocked on his door, repeatedly asking to speak with him. Casanova’s doctor replied
Teamwork, Selfishness And Art
In team sport the greatest performances can only be achieved after all team members selflessly submit their egos in the
World League Notes
My thoughts on World League are, at the best of times, mixed. On the one hand it is high level
Wrong Footed?
I have always been brought up as a coach that the wrong footwork (right handers making their close step with
Practicing Crunch Time
I have never done a poll asking coaches whether ‘clutch time’ is important. I am going to assume that a
Companion Book Theory
A while ago I came up with a theory (to use word in the loosest possible sense) that all biographies,
At Home On The Court 