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Sports Related Jobs – A-Z of Sports Related Jobs and Careers

In this post we will discuss the different sports related jobs and provide a list of the different sports jobs in alphabetical order. Sports are not just about the players on the field. Behind the scenes there is a huge industry powered by thousands of individuals. Here at Leadership and Sport, we advocate all and anything to do with sports. Whether you dream of coaching a championship team, analysing player… Read More »Sports Related Jobs – A-Z of Sports Related Jobs and Careers

The Best and Famous Leaders in Sport

On this page, we will discuss and highlight some of the best and most famous leaders in sports who have demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their careers. The Best and Famous Leaders in Sport discussed in the post are: At Leadership and Sport, we are committed to providing resources and articles for coaches and sports leaders. Whether it is through our free coaching tools, exploring various sports, or learning different coaching… Read More »The Best and Famous Leaders in Sport

The Components of Fitness in Sports- What are they?

In this post, we discuss the various components of fitness in sports, provide practical sporting examples for each component and explain why the components of fitness are important. The Components of Fitness in Sports include: It is important to note that these components of fitness are divided into two categories: Health Related Fitness and Skill Related Fitness. Understanding these different components of fitness allows athletes, coaches and managers to assess,… Read More »The Components of Fitness in Sports- What are they?

The Best GPS Sports Vests

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Our review of The Best GPS Sports Vests – Updated December 2021 For professional footballers or Sunday League football players, understanding your distance, speed and tactical awareness could be the difference between standard performance and an outstanding performance. This is where the GPS Sports Vest comes in. In this article, we have reviewed the STATSports APEX Athlete Series, the CATAPULT ONE (Formerly PLAYR) Football GPS Tracker , SOCCERBEE POD GPS… Read More »The Best GPS Sports Vests

How To Be a Better Coach

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How To Be a Better Coach Want to know how to be a better coach? In this post, we discuss seven different ways to achieve this. The seven strategies on how to be a better coach discussed are: Seek advice from other coaches Read books on leadership Self Awareness Seek External Feedback Top up on your subject/coaching knowledge View/listen to some leadership talks (Not just in sport) Complete a leadership… Read More »How To Be a Better Coach

US Soccer Coaching Education – Meet Ian Barker

US Soccer Coaching Education – Meet Ian Barker Have you ever wondered what professional sports coaching is like and the world of US Soccer Coaching Education? All the glory and excitement of working with and developing some of the best athletes in the country. What struggles have these coaches had to overcome to get where they are today and what advice would somebody inside the US Soccer Coaching Education system… Read More »US Soccer Coaching Education – Meet Ian Barker

Meet The Coach – Wayne Harrison

Meet The Coach Have you ever wondered what the world of a professional sports coach is like? All the glory and excitement of working with and developing some of the best athletes in the country. What struggles have these coaches had to overcome to get where they are today and what advice would they give to those who are new to the game? Have a thick skin. You’ll need it… Read More »Meet The Coach – Wayne Harrison

Team Cohesion in Sport

What is Team Cohesion in Sport? In this post, we discuss what team cohesion in sport is and how sports coaches can improve team cohesion. We will discuss: What is Team Cohesion in Sport? What is the definition of Team Cohesion in Sport Task Cohesion in Sport Vs Social Cohesion in Sport Why is Team Cohesion Useful? How can you improve team cohesion Establishing the right environment What is Team… Read More »Team Cohesion in Sport

Best Football Coaching Books

In this article, we have reviewed the best Football/Soccer coaching books for sports coaches and teachers. Whether you are an experienced football/soccer coach or new to coaching, this review is for you. The books reviewed in this article are: Gold Dust: How to Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly: How to Become a Better Communicator The Soccer Academy: 140 Overload Games and Finishing Practices Deliberate Soccer Practice: 50 Small-Sided Football… Read More »Best Football Coaching Books

The Best Under Armour Base Layer

For those who are looking at buying a base layer, Under Armour Base Layers are one of the most popular and reliable provider of base layers. Whether you need to keep warm or to keep cool during exercise, you need the right Base Layer to suit you. That is where we come in. We have provided you with the most popular Under Armour Base Layers available as well as the… Read More »The Best Under Armour Base Layer