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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT Alistair Smith

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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO ITAlistair Smith

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CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT

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What, for you, is success?

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SUCCESSINDIVIDUALPEER GROUPTEAM COACHINGORGANISATION

CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT

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SUCCESS

INDIVIDUALPEER GROUP

TEAM COACHING

ORGANISATION

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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’

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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

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Try this with your four‐year old

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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

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PEER GROUP& SUCCESS

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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 

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PEER GROUP& SUCCESS

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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)

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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’

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PEER GROUP& SUCCESS

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“80% of what we learn, we learn from our peers, and most of that is wrong…”

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TEAM& SUCCESS

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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

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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

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COACHING& SUCCESS

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Know your KASEPromiscuous AdaptabilityThe Environment does the Heavy LiftingPreparation is All – limit your Interventions

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Knows their KASEPromiscuous AdaptabilityThe Environment does the Heavy LiftingPreparation is All

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KnowledgeAttributesSkillsExperience*

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COACHING& SUCCESS

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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

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COACHING& SUCCESS

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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  

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COACHING& SUCCESS

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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

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COACHING& SUCCESS

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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ORGANISATION& SUCCESS

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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

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