Convergence: Coaches, Experience, Performance Data

EPISODE SUMMARY

This week, we’re excited to welcome both Michael Cheika (World Rugby Coach of the Year award recipient) and Brad Harrington (NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes) as they join Kitman Labs Performance Scientist John Dams in an engaging discussion on creating better cross-departmental collaboration among performance staff and coaches (despite occasional differences) to maximize performance on a consistent basis.

Key insights include:

Building relationships that can withstand conflict
The importance of character and competence in developing trust
How to deliver data that resonates with coaches
Tips to help coaches think about data and collaboration in a new way
Candid advice for new coaches

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