What value do stories play in sport? Making sense of the sporting narrative and being able to translate and challenge these ideas in our coaching is a critical part of player development.

Tradition plays a huge part in the systems with which we operate as coaches. Breaking the norm and creating a new narrative can be a catalyst for change. Joining us for this intriguing conversation will be Al Smith, Co-founder of myfastestmile on how the narratives around you can influence your coaching behaviour, performance and outcomes.

Player Development Editor, Dave Wright & Lead Researcher, James Vaughan host Al in a fascinating discussion which will reflect and challenge the systems we work within, the challenge of removing ego from your approach and the importance of stories as a means of sense making and building relational value in complex human systems.

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Al Smith
Al Smith Before founding myfastestmile, Al spent 14 years in the UK Sport World Class system supporting the performance development of a range of GB Olympic sports. Following two Olympic cycles developing a sports science support programme with the GB Rowing Team, Al spent the London Olympic cycle as a cross-sport training science consultant with the UK Sport Research and Innovation Team before moving into a system wide role supporting Olympic and Paralympic sports with the development of their performance pathways for future champions. Al now works as a co-creator at myfastestmile, supporting performers, coaches and organisations in the development of performance systems that help people be their best.
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