ABSTRACT
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this chapter the reader should be able to:
describe, recognise and understand what it takes to be a successful high performance (HP) coach;
understand the basics of how HP coaches can best be supported by staff, systems and structures to bring out the best in their performers;
recognise what may change in coaching systems at different stages of the athlete’s and coach’s career;
understand the role of performance directors/managers in HP;
describe and understand the construct of ‘nested thinking’ and how can it be used as a basis for optimising HP outcomes; and
recognise the importance of ‘culture’ in HP and how it may best be manipulated.
