The Journey to High Performance

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The Journey to High Performance
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A Multi-Disciplined Approach
Athlete Centred
Coach Driven
Specialist Service Provider Supported
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The Athlete
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One size does not fit all
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They must believe they can do things that, at the
moment, appear impossible.
HOW?
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Never give them something to do of which they are
not capable
They earn the right to progress
They dont simply post the gold medal to you
you have to earn it, step by meticulous step
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Coordination
Speed
Reaction Time
Strength
Decision Making
Suppleness
Nutrition
Career
Finance
Stamina
Tactical
Power
Technique
Family
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Two worthwhile Traits
Mental Toughness (Survive the preparation) Handle
Pressure (Survive the contest)
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Mental Toughness
Trainable
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Mental toughness is learned, not inherited. The
ultimate measure of mental toughness is
consistency.
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Coordination
Speed
Reaction Time
Strength
Decision Making
Suppleness
Nutrition
Career
Finance
Stamina
Tactical
Power
Technique
Family
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MUST DOSHOULD DONICE TO DO. Must Do -
ACTION THIS DAY attitude. Nice to Do -
have to be earned and dealt with at another time.
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Handle Pressure
When might it occur?
Control the environment
Support them in difficult times
Practice it!
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Prepare them way beyond what the contest or
opposition will bring.
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Balance Life and Sport Each will support the
other
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You cant lead two lives the disciplined,
goal-oriented athlete and the social butterfly,
Whats in it for me?, I want it now! person
Know them Know their families
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The Coach
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Coordination
Speed
Reaction Time
Strength
Decision Making
Suppleness
Nutrition
Career
Finance
Stamina
Tactical
Power
Technique
Family
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The Conductor of this Performance Orchestra
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No sport can progress and grow without good
coaching. In the final analysis coaching is the
only real advantage one organisation has over
another in a competitive society.
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Coaching is the ability to reduce the complicated
to the simple.
Know their learning style
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Plan the Program
Balance High Intensity with Low Intensity Work
with Rest Accumulation with Application
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Suggested Periodisation
Pre Comp
Recovery Phase
General Preparation
Comp 1
Special Prep
Comp 2
Nov Dec Jan
Feb Mar Apr
May June July
Aug Sept Oct
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Coaching Strategy Pick them up? Encourage them
up? Teach them how to get up?
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The Destination
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NOWPhysiological, Psychological and Structural
Limits
What are willing to sacrifice to reach your goals?
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THE END of the JOURNEY
Give them the tools to achieve in life what they
gained from their sport. Support them in the
transition
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Athlete Career, Education and Life Skills
specialists
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Looking for greater performance?
RAISE THE BAR GIVE THEM THE TOOLS
They must let their talent take them to the dark
places it may lead them.