March 2011 Update

Ensure you make time for this!  We continue to strive to improve and focus on what you want and this is a great one…

You know we only send updates when we have useful articles that are worth your valuable time to read… Here are the latest and greatest... Definitely don't miss this one...

1. Unique experience with the US Navy Seals
2. Coach performance reviews - what sporting organizations must get right
3. How to get your quiet athletes to participate in team meetings
4. Inspirational Mal Meninga: his coaching philosophy and sharing his personal experiences
5. Examples of coaches' coaching philosophies - contribute yours too
6. What's new on our website

1, UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH THE US NAVY SEALS

Recently Bo Hanson experienced a US Navy Seals training day in San Diego, specifically for a group of Olympic athletes in training for London 2012.  Read about why he said it was one of the most unique and inspirational times he's had...

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2, COACH PERFORMANCE REVIEWS - WHAT SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS MUST GET RIGHT

Often when "Performance Reviews" and "Coach" are used in the same sentence, people immediately jump to the thought that the coach is about to be sacked.  But this isn't and shouldn't be what Coach Performance Reviews are all about.  This article is to assist sporting organizations conduct timely, professional and meaningful performance reviews for their coaching staff.

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3, HOW TO GET 'QUIETER' ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN TEAM MEETINGS

A recurring question we're asked is how to get the quiet or shy athletes to speak up in team meetings. You know the athletes and I bet you've got some too.  Find out an effective strategy that was inspired from, of all places, medical surgery... 

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4, INSPIRATIONAL COACH - MAL MENINGA: HIS COACHING PHILOSOPHY AND SHARING HIS EXPERIENCES

His most recent coaching success has been achieved with the unprecedented consecutive wins in the State of Origin rugby league series. Be inspired by his personal comments on his coaching philosophy, hard lessons learnt, knowing himself, mentors and much more...

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5, EXAMPLES OF COACHES' COACHING PHILOSOPHIES

By far, the single most requested topic on our website is examples of other coaches' coaching philosophies. Our latest article about developing your coaching philosophy is still in progress but in the meantime, we know you'd like to read what some of your fellow coaches and colleagues' philosophies are. We've collated some of the best examples and we welcome you to submit yours too.

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6, WHAT'S NEW ON OUR WEBSITE

Have you noticed that our website is 'easier' on the eye?  We've put in a massive effort to make our website easier to read and to find things you're looking for.

Two of the most significant updates on our website are:

• For Sports Managers and Administrators: We all know that much of a sporting team's success relies on excellence in administration, support and management.  But often, all of the focus is on the coaches and athletes, and the very people who provide them with all of the support and service, miss out on their own professional development. Well not anymore...
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• Internet Special Offers:  We've brought all of the specials we usually only offer at Conventions and Conferences to our website.  Take advantage of the exceptional value available - we know they are crazy prices, but that's the internet! 
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 7, CONTINUE TO HAVE A FANTASTIC 2011

2011 is now well underway - continue to make it the most memorable year yet!

Please let me know how we can best assist you to make it the year to remember and be proud of. And keep sending your feedback – we love to receive it!

My best regards,
Liz Hanson and the Athlete Assessments Team
    
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For a limited time, this is at no charge, you can get your own free copy by clicking on the below link:
http://www.athleteassessments.com/ultimate_coach_handbook_new_release.html     

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