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🎯 What Sports Coaches Can Learn from Great Teachers
Every sports coach knows the feeling... You’ve planned a great session — thought carefully about the drills, the progressions, the...
Chris Furber
Oct 134 min read
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No one gets left on the mountain...
In a world were "winning well" has become such an important mantra, how do we begin to understand the nuances of that phrase and...
Chris Furber
Oct 24 min read
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What grassroots coaches can teach Olympic coaches.......
As the Summer turns into Autumn I take off my cricket coaching spikes and pull on my rugby boots and whistle. In my first coaching role...
Chris Furber
Sep 183 min read
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5 Tips for building teams that deliver under pressure.
I've been proud to lead amazing teams in the high pressure, high stakes environment of the Games. 4 years focussed work resting entirely...
Chris Furber
Mar 311 min read
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"Now lets rehearse that..." - Preparing for crucial conversations in the workplace.
I've been fortunate to have some really great bosses during my time in sport. People with experience who genuinely cared about me and...
Chris Furber
Mar 123 min read
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Time to say goodbye...
Some personal news...... After just over three years I will be leaving PaddleUK at the end of this month. It's been a great journey and...
Chris Furber
Feb 262 min read
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A Taste for Winning
Winning is more than just an outcome; it’s a habit. The most successful athletes don’t just stumble upon victory—they cultivate a mindset...
Chris Furber
Feb 262 min read
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