Rugby Coach Weekly

The Coaching Knife: Why we need to use more direct instruction, with Chris Cushion

Jul 1, 2023

21:56

Welcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Chris Cushion, Head of Coaching, England Netball and Professor of Coaching & Pedagogy at Loughborough University.

Focusing on what good coaching looks like, what do coaches get wrong about using direct instruction?

Director of Sport Integration, he also worked extensively in top level football with teams like Chelsea and Fulham, as well as rugby with Bath. He has worked for many sports governing bodies and is a UEFA qualified coach.

You can contact him on Twitter @CoachC1

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