Tim Walton: What it Takes to Win in Sport
Consistent high standards, day in, day out When it comes to sustained success, Tim Walton is clearly a man with a firm grasp on
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Transitioning from Athlete to Coach: Jonny Wilkinson
By Bo Hanson – 4x Olympian, Coaching Consultant & Director of Athlete Assessments Transitioning from Athlete to Coach requires significant coach development. Success as an
Compare MBTI and DISC: Which is more useful in Sport?
Which “Four Letter Word” is More Useful in Sport? While there is a little humor in the title of this article, at Athlete Assessments we believe it’s always best to share knowledge. We are regularly asked about the different types of profiling, assessments, and other development tools available in sport (and business) and how they compare to our own use of the DISC Assessment. Most commonly, we are asked to compare MBTI and DISC.
Athlete Induction Programs: Best Practice for Success
Being strategic about your athlete induction program helps you to set the foundation for your program. We’ve compiled a list of seven things to get right to ensure your athletes start on the right foot.
Choking in Sport: Inside Every Athlete’s Worst Nightmare
How many times have you witnessed the heartbreak of an athlete faltering at a crucial moment? The painstaking drama of the moment can be excruciating to watch, particularly when the athlete is at the height of their career or even worse, an athlete you coach. At these times, the terms choking or panicking are thrown around loosely to label the under-performance of the individual or team. But what do these terms mean? Is there a difference between them? And can anything prevent an athlete from choking?
Sports Team Chemistry and Dynamics in Sport
Using DISC to Create High Performance Teams Great teamwork happens when your athletes embrace the philosophy that they should be the best person for the
Sport Pre-Season Preparation using the GRIP Model
Many of our clients ask us for help on what we prescribe for best practice sport pre-season preparation, focusing on both mental and physical development.
Sport Psychology for Sport Coaches: What You Need to Know
Understanding the importance of sport and exercise psychology is paramount to getting better results on the field, in the pool or on the court. Often though, coaches find the topic daunting and therefore put it in the “too hard” basket. Other coaches employ the services of a sport psychologist to assist their athletes and miss important benefits of a holistic coaching approach. In this article, we define what sport psychology is and what aspects are best incorporated into training and competition day by the sports coach.
Compare Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
The most critical element in choosing a tool for self-development is to assess what outcome you are trying to achieve. We are regularly asked about
Mental Skills in Sport: Preparing your Athletes for Success
In conversations I have, coaches often say to me: “So I have this athlete, and they have great physiology, they’ve got a massive VO2, and a really good motor. But they can’t concentrate, are undisciplined, doesn’t listen to me…but they could be such a success”.