Video Presentation by Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant

How to set up and navigate a successful season (despite the usual conflict, personality clashes or communication breakdowns).

However, is it possible that these various ‘issues’ could be dealt with in such a way as to build team unity and increase team strengths?

Starting with a review of the Stages of Team Development followed by an explanation of the GRIP and DISC Models, this five-part presentation shows you how to confidently navigate your way through the season with the very best chance of success.

Part 1

In Part 1 of the People Side of Sport and Your Pre-Season Presentation, Bo Hanson begins by introducing the first critical model, the Stages of Team Development Model. Part 1 is especially focused on the first Stage of Team Development, Stage 1: Forming, as well as the concept of Starting on the Same Page.

Part 2

In Part 2 of the People Side of Sport and Your Pre-Season Presentation, Bo continues discussing the Stages of Team Development.  The second critical model of this Webinar, the GRIP Model is then discussed.  Part 2 targets the final three Stages of Team Development, Stage 2: Forming Stage 3: Norming and Stage 4: Performing, as well as the GRIP Model, discussing Goals, Synergy and Trust in Teams.

Part 3

In Part 3 of the People Side of Sport and Your Pre-Season Presentation, Bo Hanson explores the Goals, Roles and Interpersonal Relationships of the GRIP Model in more depth. In Part 3 Bo also focuses the importance of the 1%.

Part 4

In Part 4 of the People Side of Sport and Your Pre-Season Presentation, Bo introduces the third critical model of this Presentation, the DISC Model.  Part 4 focusses on the Dominance and Influence Styles of the DISC Model, and how athletes from Generation Y require different coaching to the ‘traditional styles’.

Part 5

In Part 5 of the People Side of Sport and Your Pre-Season Presentation, Bo Hanson discusses the Steadiness, and Conscientious Styles of the DISC Model. Bo also talks about the behavioral conflicts that are present within the different DISC styles.

Additional Resources for the ‘People Side of Sport and Your Pre-Season’ Presentation

We trust you have enjoyed this presentation on the ‘People Side of Sport and Your Pre-Season’!

As a follow up- here are some additional reference materials.  This presentation included a number of important topics and for those who’d like to delve deeper, below you’ll find articles, access to videos and other resources on the key areas of the presentation:

The GRIP Model

We have entire playlists of videos about the GRIP Model on our YouTube Channel that you are most welcome to watch.  You can choose specific topics within this area or watch the whole series.

Pre-Season Preparation and using the GRIP Model:
Get the exact methods we use to start any sporting season on the right footing.  When problems occur during the season, it is usually because this vital time wasn’t invested upfront.  Unify your team right from the start!

Team Development for Sports Organizations – Get a GRIP:
The GRIP Model is a performance tool any team can use, be it sports teams or management teams to improve their team’s effectiveness.  Find out how to apply the GRIP Model to your management or project team.

Players’ Value Beyond their Position:
Inspired by a coach’s comment, this article looks at the contributions athletes make, beyond their technical position.  Understanding and building the individual contribution a player makes can be extremely valuable and make the coach’s job, that much easier (and enjoyable) and help you win more often.

Stages of Team Development

Here is a series of related articles…  choose to read which one is of most interest!

Stages of Team Development in Sport:
With a new year and a new team, understand the Stages of Team Development that your team will be working through, and how to help them achieve their best in each stage.  This article gives insights on Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and how each stage can help turn your athletes into a high-performance Team.

Team Secrets to Success:
There is a difference between a champion team and a team of champions.  Read on for personal reflections on how team identity, victories and goals, emotional bonds, and a deeper connection between teammates can help make the difference.

The Holy Grail in Sport – How to Select the Best Team?
All the coaching greats agree, get your selection right and you’ll make the most successful team.  Easier said than done…  right?

DISC Model

Our website has an enormous amount of information about DISC….  Probably the best places to start are:

Importance of Profiling in Sport:
What is sports profiling?  And how would your behavior affect your results?  Find out what the role of coaches is in sport and the importance of profiling for coaches.

The Methodology:
Find out in detail the methodology for the profiling tools AthleteDISC, CoachDISC and Sports ManagerDISC profiles