

"Selection should never be a feedback tool" a conversation with Jack Rolfe
Dec 1, 2021
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Accidental Coach
- Jack Rolfe's coaching journey began unexpectedly after not being selected for a national team.
- A coach suggested he try coaching, and he pursued a sports coaching degree, leading to the Coaching Lab.
Dyslexia and Coaching
- Dyslexia and other learning differences might be connected to coaching aptitude.
- The need to 'feel' and 'know' information compensates for written struggles, improving interpersonal skills crucial for coaching.
Coaching by Accident
- Many coaches arrive in the field through a series of unplanned events rather than a direct path.
- Networking and personal connections often play a larger role than formal job applications.