199: Systems thinking

The best teams in the world aren't just teams, they are systems. A system lends order and structure to enable the coach and athlete to focus on the process. It provides a framework to build on. On this week's GAINcast we look at the power of systems, what makes a good system, and how systems fall apart. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/10/gaincast-episode-199-systems-thinking/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2020 has shifted online, with a monthly interactive master class series. The October event will look more at systems and periodization. Sign up now to subscribe to hear these events and others in the series. GAIN Alumni can also get access to all events by renewing their membership. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Vern wrote about this topic recently in a post about systemic sport development. Some related GAINcasts: on GAINcast 50 we looked common traits of serial winning coaches with Sergio Lara-Bercial. Last week's GAINcast 198 looked at the related topic of periodization.