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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO ITAlistair Smith
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
What, for you, is success?
SUCCESSINDIVIDUALPEER GROUPTEAM COACHINGORGANISATION
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
SUCCESS
INDIVIDUALPEER GROUP
TEAM COACHING
ORGANISATION
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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INDIVIDUAL& SUCCESSThe Capacity and Willingness to Learn is set early in life Mental Readiness requires discretionary effortCompetition in Training is a must to avoid ‘Choking’
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (2011).Building the Brain’s “AirTraffic Control” System: How Early Experiences Shape theDevelopment of Executive Function: Working Paper No. 11. http://www.developing child.harvard.edu
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Try this with your four‐year old
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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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INDIVIDUAL& SUCCESSCase Study: Robbie, Tennis Professional
Technical, Tactical and Physical attributes all strong Plagued by Self‐Doubt ‐ especially choking on ‘big’ points
• Something has to change• There has to be enough – and more ‐ deposited in the effort
bank• Needs to benchmark to the next level• Needs to landmark his journey and make sacrifices• Has to own the strategy going forward• Needs to leave me feeling good about who he is
PEER GROUP& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Peers shape Behaviour and set the limits on LearningRole Models have Lasting ImpactSuccess comes from Responsibility and Problem‐SolvingFeedback Drives Performance
PEER GROUP& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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PEER GROUP& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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1. Usain Bolt (second of three children)2. Asafa Powell (sixth of six)3. Justin Gatlin (fourth of four)4. Maurice Green (fourth of four)5. Donovan Bailey (third of three)6. Leroy Burrell (fourth of five)7. Carl Lewis (third of four)8. Burrell (fourth of five)9. Lewis (third of four)10.Calvin Smith (sixth of eight)
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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PEER GROUP& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Lessons from BergkampBe observant, notice what’s going onDon’t specialise too earlyHave older role models and opponentsMake practising your obsessionPractise in imperfect conditionsIt’s about movement and angles and developing ‘wing mirrors’
PEER GROUP& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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“80% of what we learn, we learn from our peers, and most of that is wrong…”
TEAM& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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You Fight for Something Bigger than YourselfSuccessful Teams have Individual Talent in BalanceWorld Class Teams leave their Legacy
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"When you've got excitement and talent, and can also have fun as a group, then those three things in the right balance give that talent the opportunity to express itself.”
Steve Hansen, Nov 2012
What makes the All Blacks great?• Team Ethos• Playing and Coaching Resources• Succession planning with talent• High Performance Department• Age Related Development Approach • Part of the National Culture • Playing style based on Speed of Decision‐Making
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Know your KASEPromiscuous AdaptabilityThe Environment does the Heavy LiftingPreparation is All – limit your Interventions
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Knows their KASEPromiscuous AdaptabilityThe Environment does the Heavy LiftingPreparation is All
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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KnowledgeAttributesSkillsExperience*
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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1. Has a Personal Philosophy of Play and of Coaching2. Has excellent Technical and Tactical Understanding3. Remains Positive at all times with Good Body Language 4. Can Speak to Different Groups with Confidence5. Is Concise and to the Point6. Can Motivate Players7. Encourages Players to Make Appropriate Decisions8. Designs Sessions towards a Learning Outcome9. Adapts Sessions to Developmental Stage10. Connects the Learning from each Session11. Intervenes for a Purpose12. Can Demonstrate a Skill13. Enjoys Coaching
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Case Study: Steve Holland, Chelsea via Crewe
One Manager in Seventeen Years: one style of LeadershipFive Managers in Five Years: Five different styles of Leadership
Characteristics: Humility mixed with CuriosityIndustry Balanced by Adaptability
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Case Study: Steve Holland, Crewe
60 % home grown; 20% non‐league; 20% releasedWhat made them successful?
• Hungry to progress• Responsive to attention • Aware of Strengths and Weaknesses• Worked to affect thinking and change habits• Individual Specific Work• Non‐league athletes improve physically
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Case Study: Steve Holland, Chelsea with Ancellotti
Soldier and Artists in Balance• Favoured a diamond with medium block and
counter• 11 v 11 full pitch and tactical but with work on
defensive pressing and counter attacking principles
• Use of periodisation, sports science and Milan Mind Lab
• Measured half‐time feedback – little talk• Coach not a Manager
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Case Study: Steve Holland, Chelsea with Andre Villas Boas
Owner Influence• Owner wanted them to press high and keep
possession• First Phase construction with defenders driving
out with the ball• Compact block and a High Line• Front three – one in between lines and two to
penetrate
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Case Study: Steve Holland, Chelsea with Robbie Di Matteo
Short Term Objectives• Short term ‘wins’ with blocks of games and adjust
playing system accordingly• Recovery strategies • Improve Communication in the team and squad• Thorough preparation ‐measure pitches
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Case Study: Steve Holland, Chelsea with RafaBenitez
Interactive ‘Educational’ Team Meetings• Attention to detail • Affect what you can control • Tactical Patterns in Training• Work on first day recovery
COACHING& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Case Study: Steve Holland, Chelsea with Jose Mourinho
Prepare in Your Head• Defensive stability and tactical organisation with
focus on winning• Periodisation adapted – never any stopping or
talking• 90 minute sessions max; 20 players 10 v 10• Multiple outcomes in training • Great communication skills – clear pictures• Ruthless, single minded and confrontational
ORGANISATION& SUCCESS
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
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Be really clear on Core PurposeLive the Values which will deliver your Core PurposeModel the Everyday BehavioursProfile Excellence and do so togetherDevelop Yourself through those around You
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT
Alistair SmithNovember 2014
CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO ITAlistair Smith