Podcasts
Since December 2019, I have discussed some of the ideas and experiences I outline on this site on various podcasts. They are collated here for those who would care to…
Coaching Themes: Can an F1 pit board make you a better coach?
This piece is based on the work I do using themes in sports coaching – this season the HAC RFC are implementing an Ayrton Senna theme – and have documented…
‘Coachspeak’: Reflections on Language
If you wish to discuss, challenge or ask questions on anything here, get in touch: Twitter @teachingsharks As an (Irish) English teacher who coaches, I am intrigued by the language…
The Use of Themes in Coaching: A Framework for Coaches
If you would like to make an enquiry about David Sharkey of Team Architecture Ltd working with you or your team, please click here What are we, if not our…
Coaching Through Themes: Shackleton’s Endurance
If you would like to make an enquiry about David Sharkey of Team Architecture Ltd working with you or your team, please click here Last summer I joined the rugby…
Reflections on ‘Project Apollo’
This piece is based on using a theme in rugby coaching. The theme I chose to explore with an U15s schoolboy’s team was ‘Project Apollo’ and the people and events…
Project Apollo: What if? Why not?
This project is part of a series that looks at using a theme – in our case, the Apollo 11 mission – alongside coaching a school rugby team. You can…
Project Apollo: The Invisible Astronaut
This article is part of a series where the Apollo 11 mission is used as a theme alongside the coaching of a school rugby team. The aim is to create…
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