
Achieving Excellence in High Performance Sport
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This book examines these questions within the demanding world of elite sport, a stage that places arduous pressures not only on the dedicated athletes, but also on the backstage talent of coaches, scientists and medical support staff.
With case studies and interviews throughout, this book provides students with a practical analysis of the personal strengths, determination and interpersonal skills required to reach the top. The book also contains practical guidance for students wishing to begin a career in elite sports, including further reading, websites and contact details of organisations at this elite level.
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Dr Sarah Rowell is a former Olympic marathon runner and British record holder. She is currently Director of High Performance for World Class Lifting, the performance arm of British Lifting, Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and is also Chair of Selectors for UK Athletics mountain running teams. She was previously shadow Technical Director and then Technical consultant to the EIS.
Content
Introduction
Case Study: Jared Deacon
Chapter 1: Knowing Yourself
Case Study: Dave Clark
Chapter 2: Values into Practice
Case Study: Peter Cunningham
Chapter 3: Motivation and Digging Deep
Case Study: Paul Brice
Chapter 4: Getting Your Message Across
Case Study: Alison Rose
Chapter 5: Connecting with Others
Case Study: Sarah Hardman
Chapter 6: Influencing Others
Case Study: Nigel Mitchell
Chapter 7: Working in a Team
Case Study: Deirdre Angella
Chapter 8: Managing Working Relationships
Case Study: Nik Diapter
Chapter 9: Performance Under Pressure
Case Study: Jurg Gotz
Chapter 10: Inspire to Excellence
Case Study: Chris Price
Chapter 11: Making Change Happen
Case Study: Danny Kerry
Chapter 12: Taking Responsibility
Notes
Acknowledgements
Afterword
Index
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