Legacy

by James Kerr

° Made an active decision to change and formed a powerful sense of purpose for the team. ° Devolved leadership to senior players by forming a Leadership Group, entrusting its members with key decisions and authority to enforce standards and behaviours. ° Developed individual operating units, in which each player had a specific portfolio of responsibility and leadership. ° Structured their weeks so that responsibility for decision making gradually evolved from management towards players; by Saturday the team was entirely in the hands of the players. ° Created a ‘Train to Win’ system – preparing the team under pressure using randomized problem-solving techniques, active questioning and high-intensity training to prepare them for the heat of competition. ° Focused on an understanding of how the brain reacts to stress to provide the tools to help players stay present, connected, clear and accurate in order to make better decisions under pressure. ° Created a ‘learning environment’ dedicated to developing the individual in a tailored, self-managed programme of self-improvement. ° Developed techniques, rituals and language that connected players to the core; using storytelling in all its forms to create a sense of purpose and intention. Pass the ball.