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"Providing handrails not handcuffs" - a conversation with Olly Logan

  • May 15, 2019
  • 1 min read

Olly Logan is 'Analysis Lead' at British Swimming. This is a rather misleading title as it doesn't really do justice to the role that Olly plays in supporting the development of elite British swimmers. As you will see from this conversation Olly's role is about using analysis, data, research and skill acquisition knowledge to devise interventions that will help the best get better.

In this fascinating conversation we explore a range of topics including:

  • Why all road cyclists should do cyclo-cross

  • Why we should keep the 'technical groove' as shallow as possible for as long as possible

  • His very different take on 'the rule of 3'

  • The ways he helped an existing Olympic Champion to become even better

This is one not to be missed...

80 Comments


Collins Sarah
14 hours ago

Great insights on providing guidance rather than restricting athletes - the balance between structure and autonomy is so important in coaching. For anyone interested in AI-driven content tools, check it out

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Great conversation about autonomy and support - the handrails vs handcuffs framework really resonates. I have found an AI tool I've been using helpful for similar questions around giving people just enough structure to thrive instead of controlling them. Thanks for sharing this.

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Great conversation about providing guidance without limiting autonomy - a framework I try to apply to creative work as well. I have been finding the AI 3D Model Generator helpful for prototyping ideas quickly.

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Nguyen Co
6 days ago

Great conversation about balancing guidance with freedom in coaching - I have been exploring this with an AI tool I've been using and the handrails analogy really resonates. Thanks for the thoughtful insights, Olly.

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Great conversation about the balance between guidance and autonomy. It reminds me of the thoughtful approach behind this Seedance 2 app.

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