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Ditch the cones - start using 'koans'
If there is one thing that I wish someone had told me in the early days of my coaching career it is the title of this blog. 'What is a...
Stuart Armstrong
May 4, 2017
Podcast - Episode 5 - How to use flow to develop talent - Kendal McWade - Part 1
In this 2 part episode, I talk to a genuine master practitioner, Kendal McWade. Kendal is a golf coach who works with some of the most...
Stuart Armstrong
Apr 28, 2017
Podcast Episode 4 - The war on drills - 'Peace Talks'
I this episode I respond to some of the criticism I received from some quarters of the academic community for my recent podcast episode...
Stuart
Apr 19, 2017


The 7 deadly sins of talent development - Episode 5 - Chats
In this episode, I explain how the reluctance to have honest conversations with young athletes is a major blockage to their development....
Stuart
Apr 14, 2017
Podcast episode 2 - Winning with parents
In this episode I chat with my good friend and co host Nick Levett about the challenges of being a coach and managing the behaviour of...
Stuart @ Nick
Apr 13, 2017


The war on drills
In this podcast explain why drills are so dangerous and the collateral damage that they do to the progression of kids in sport. I...
Stuart
Apr 5, 2017


The 7 deadly sins of talent development - Episode 4 - Comfort
In this week's post I explore the concept of 'comfort' and argue that young people being too comfortable in high quality facilities can...
Stuart
Apr 4, 2017


The 7 deadly sins of talent development - Episode 3 - Correction
Here is my latest Vlog in the 7 part series looking at the biggest mistakes and traps that people can fall into when helping young people...
Stuart
Mar 31, 2017


The 7 deadly sins of Talent Development - Episode 2 - Comparison
Hey there, I have started doing a weekly rant on Facebook live and I am currently in a series of Vlogs on talent development looking at...
Stuart
Mar 28, 2017


The 7 deadly sins of talent development Episode 1 - Competition
Here is part 1 of the series of Facebook live videos that I am currently doing every Monday morning on my walk to work along Oxford...
Stuart
Mar 28, 2017


Vlog: The Folly of early talent identification
This was my first Facebook live rant which has now become a regular Monday morning thing on my way to work. In this post I lament the...
Stuart
Mar 21, 2017


My kids lose all the time...and I love it!!
I love coaching children...it is a real privilege. I honestly believe that it is one of the most fun things that you can do. Yes it's a...
Stuart
Feb 17, 2017
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