Bringing a group of players together at county or national level who don't play alongside each other very often is the cause of many headaches for coaches. Here ConnectedCoaches Community Champions Sara Hilton and Andrew Bradshaw share their advice.
This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on  24/09/15. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for county and national squads 
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How to successfully integrate club players into county and national squads

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There is a certain artistry to administering praise, calling for careful observation and informed intervention – with the coach taking their cue from the player and reacting appropriately. Insight into your players’ quirks and motivations and understanding what makes them tick can also help the whole rewards process click.
This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 08/01/18. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for the blogs title.
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How to Celebrate Success with Your Young Players

Sports psychologist of the England rugby union team and AFC Bournemouth, Dan Abrahams, lauds the benefits of self-talk as an easy to use and essential to embrace performance aid.
This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 29/05/18. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for the blogs title.
ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free!
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Self-Talk and the Power of Flexible Thinking

It has been two years since Community Champion Kate Offord featured in our article and podcast ‘Tri-umphant transition: Making the step up from assistant coach to head coach’. We caught up with Kate for a progress report. It turns out, this has been a highly eventful period in Manchester Triathlon Club’s 30-year history. Here, Kate reflects on the valuable lessons learnt during her time at the top, which has included a multitude of highs, tempered by a few tense lows.
This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 03/01/18. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for the blogs title.
ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free!
Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Life as a Head Coach - Occasionally Fraught but Always Immensely

Three icons of British disability sport shared their knowledge, wisdom and extensive international experience with a full to capacity conference suite at the BBC Sport offices in Manchester. ConnectedCoaches was there to witness and record it.
This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 23/03/18. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for the blogs title.
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Paralympic Greats Deliver Language Lesson to Sports Coaches

Nick Cox’s compelling presentation on the high-pressure, demanding world of football academies left a lasting impression on delegates at the UK Coaching Conference. Manchester United’s Academy Operations Manager feels strongly that the system is in need of a timely review. ConnectedCoaches was there to watch and record events.
This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 23/07/18. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for the blogs title.
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How to successfully integrate club players into county and national squads

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