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This is an iconic deal in the landscape of English cricket and possibly world cricket. GMR Group and Hampshire County Cricket Club and its assets, currently owned by Rod Bransgrove, have agreed to an aquistion! Rod has been such a huge contributor to the game in the UK. I personally think this deal will be the catalyst to opening the gates to further Indian investment into English cricket (not new news) which points towards a bigger holistic future of players being centrally contracted by franchises (not countries). There will be mixed views on this deal and the the future of state of world cricket. https://lnkd.in/gFKvGPsN

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Reflecting on the Premier in Paris, one thing that stands out is their mental toughness on court 💪 How do you coach or train for mental resilience in padel? Do you focus on handling pressure points, maintaining focus, or bouncing back from mistakes? I’d love to hear your strategies for building a stronger mental game—whether you’re a player or a coach. And if you want to follow any of our tips on match analysis, here's a link to get your started... https://lnkd.in/eZ9jYba9

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Solve the biggest challenge in sports performance with this simple fix. In elite sports teams, one of the biggest challenges isn’t just injury rates, availability or player performance - it’s alignment. We don't like it when these things happen. - Misaligned goals - Fragmented communication - Siloed departments Each of these create chaos, rather than collaboration and connection. Here’s the simple fix: a shared, actionable framework. The goal is balance on this 'scorecard' per se. Focus on these 4 pillars: 1️⃣ Communication: Ensure clarity, consistency, and transparency across all departments, especially where medicine and performance intersect. Think interdisciplinary. 2️⃣ People Development: Invest in staff growth to foster leadership, buy-in and trust. Systems and processes are key, but people first. 3️⃣ Systems and Processes: Align workflows to streamline efficiency. Lean into 5S principles and other methods to standardise operational prodecures...how things run to a high level, minimising chances of missteps. 4️⃣ Player Availability and Injuries: Track and optimise key metrics to achieve your ultimate goal, keeping robust and capable players on the field...especially your best ones. They help with the W:L. Simple, basic math - that makes the difference! When everyone is aligned under a unified system, the ripple effects are MASSIVE. Like these... - Improved performance - Tighter cohesion and fewer conflicts as a by-product - A culture of excellence The question isn’t why you need this. It’s when you’ll REALLY start. I put that in capitals for a reason. #performance #systems #culture

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5 REASONS TO PICK CLUBROOM... 1. One meeting for all sport 2.Saves time, energy and money 3.Get the best deal with somebody to negotiate on your behalf. 4.An overall sport input with focusing on a broader range of aspects. 5. No more packages just a tailor made approach to suit your Business needs. This can include a range of Sport locations, Clubs , individuals and options. Clubroom provides speed , quick response and a good level of knowledge, experience and skill to get your business the best value for money

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The growing role of the coach analyst... ⚽️ 💻 📈 Here's a short clip from my recent podcast episode with Tom Corden where we speak a little about the role we are seeing much more of in football. Why is it needed and what does it entail? (Link to full episode in the comments)

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Episode 106: Golf Club Talk UK – with special guest Gavin Dear from Shot Scope. In this clip, Gavin I discuss how golf clubs and memberships alike are evolving in the post COVID era, but also importantly how new members are integrated into clubs. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eGSkBMuA #golfclubs #golfmembership #golfcourse #golfclubmanagement #golfleadership #golfpodcast

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Consistent performance is merely a bi-product of consistent preparation. Want to help your players dribble past defenders with confidence? The latest Mental Rehearsal Track added to the YouStrive Toolkit can help them do just that. The YouStrive Mindset App helps young footballers build awareness and consistency into their weekly preparation with a few minutes a day. Once habits and routines are established… the toolkit makes it easy for them to maintain consistency. #footballmindset #youstrive #consistency #discipline

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The Only Baseline Inbound Series You Need: Simple and Complete 1-4 High Deep dive into the 1-4 high BOB Series focusing on primary and secondary scoring actions, ensuring you can both score effectively and inbound the ball safely.

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⭐️Continuous Improvement⭐️ Learn how the same approach Jim Gavin is applying to the GAA FRC can help you in your coaching / managing journey be that in business or sport Online workshop Dates: TBC Register your interest 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/euT9VVW2

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Multi Club and Multi Sports Ownership - Premier League Late 2024 I will release a book on Multi Club and Multi Sports Ownership involving The English Premier league and The English Football League - championship Clubs. Some Unique findings of Premier League Clubs 2024/25 #51 People have stakes of 10% or more across the 20 Clubs #13 Different Nationalities within the 51 people 23 USA 10 UK 8 Europe 8 Asia 2 Middle East #35 Collectively the largest stake holders also has stakes in 35 different football clubs #12 Collectively minority stake holders (10%+) has stakes in a further 12 football clubs #9 Premier league clubs also has club partnerships with 9 other international clubs  #25 different countries that 56 clubs are spread across  7 France (Most popular) 4 Belgium 3 Each Portugal, Spain, Japan  8 Saudi Arabia (PIF has stakes in 8 clubs across Saudi Arabian leagues) #25 Collectively premier league stake holders also has stakes in 25 of the Six USA major sports leagues. 8 NBA Franchises  6 NHL Franchises  5 NFL Franchises  4 MLB Franchises  1 MLS Franchise  1 NWSL Franchise #11 Collectively premier league stake holders has stakes in 11 different sports outside of football including.  Netball, T20, Cycling, Motor Racing, Running, Sailing, Lacrosse, Horse Racing, Wrestling, Polo & Tennis #11 Collectively premier league stake holders has stakes in 11 different E-sports organisations. #Crystal Palace stake holders has more direct links to other football and sports organisations than any other premier league club. #Nottingham Forrest have purchased a Netball Super League Franchise.  #Off the premier league 24/25 only Brentford, Spurs and Everton don’t have links to other sports or football clubs (up to 5/8/24). Yet Brentford owner use to own 60% FC Midtjylland (Denmark), Everton two recent takeover attempts were both MCOs and Spurs owners ENIC where the original MCO and the club itself was born from a Cricket Club. #MultiClubOwnership #MultiSportsOwnerships #Footballbusiness #footballfinance

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Padel is growing and we have a realistic ambition to lead its growth in the UK. There are two strands to our model: 1 - Outdoor canopied sites enjoy lower costs. Rent is dramatically lower, and even after adjusting for the cost of adding canopies our 'all in' annual cost is low enough to give us a significant profit advantage over 'indoor' courts. 2 - Good coaching ensures that new players get the bug. Almost everyone who gets on a padel court has fun. But to get players hooked it is critical to invest in the support to turn an enthusiastic newbie into a regular player. Our investment in outstanding coaching allows us to build a stronger business. We have a model that works and a pipeline that is ready to build out. Come and join us on Crowdcube as we accelerate on our journey. Crowdcube Jacob Symes Daniel Sparkes Jessica Windsor Carson Russell

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Want to level up your mornings and transform your work and personal life? Get my FREE guide that will give you the simple routine I used as a top sports agent for over 15 years. This routine will help you get inside the head and the heart of your clients, team and the meaningful relationships in your life. You’ll learn how to build deeper relationships and grow your business in the time it takes to finish a cup of coffee. Find out more at [https://lnkd.in/emQAsNrN] #MorningTransformation

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How to plan pre-season loading in football. Pre-season is a crucial period in which the key physical foundations are laid for a successful in-season. Getting the loading right across this 6-8 week period is vitally important. In this weeks newsletter we cover: - Example pre-season loading patterns from elite players - Practical challenges faced when planning pre-season loads - Best practice advice for planning loading across microcycles Subscribe using the link below to get the newsletter direct to your inbox tomorrow at 12:00 GMT: https://lnkd.in/eRUTqnPb

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How to Deal with Cheating in Junior Tennis https://lnkd.in/ehvaC2QH It’s rare for me to go through a junior tennis weekend without having to hear one of my players discuss their opponents line calls. We record almost every match, so we get to see if their opponent’s call was correct. Sometimes they were. Sometimes they weren’t. What’s always going to be the case is there’s nothing that can be done about the call. Once the call has been made, it’s done. You’ll never be able to overturn it without a referee physically present to overrule your opponent’s call. So the most important thing becomes learning how to deal with the call once it’s been made. And this is emotionally difficult. The sport is already one of the most difficult ones for kids to compete in because they’re alone on the court. No one can help them deal with situations, or calm them down. They have to do it on their own. So when you have teenage kids going through puberty, feeling like they were just cheated, it’s going to be difficult for them to keep their focus, and maintain a high level of play. Hopefully this blog can help kids, college players (yes they make their own calls too), and parents handle these unavoidable situations. #tennis #tennislife #tenniscoach #tennisplayer #tenniscoach #tennistips

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This was such a massive risk to take as a company, one we toiled over for years, always combing through the many pro's and con's of hitting go. Ultimately though, our target market would always buy an S&C programming software before us (especially in the US), so we had to seriously consider it. The conversations always came back to two options: 1. Do we play it safe and double down on our Athlete Management System, fast-tracking some of the updates we want to make (a never ending list, I assure you) OR 2. Do we throw sail to the wind and build a piece of the puzzle we KNOW will add value to our current and future clients by having an S&C programmer in the one app. Both options would have benefited the company greatly, but one was way more uncomfortable and exciting. So, here we are... We have worked with some elite S&C coaches around the world to bring you the most efficient, user-friendly and customisable S&C programming software on the market. Your Lumin Sports baby has grown Ben Tripodi & 💡 Ryan Brereton. #strengthandconditioning #sportstechnology

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Sports is not about a destination, and it means alot more than wins/losses (destinations). It is a process, it is a journey. Wins/losses is just a pitstop, and another pitstop. In recent #ICS2024 coaching workshop organized by Coaching Division of National Sports Institute of Malaysia, I did not stop highlighting the importance of growth and learning. Simply because nothing stays constant, hence keep seeking for another heights. #sportpsychology #esports #performancecoach #growthmindset #highperformanceculture

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🏉 Need Coach Regs help with your S&C? 📲DM “Coach Regs App” - ✍🏽 Comment 📥 Save post 📲 Share the knowledge 𝐃𝐌 Coach Regs #trainwithcoachregs - “Forming coaches & players to a deeper understanding” #rugbyconditioningtraining #rugbyconditioning #rugbyconditioningprogram #rugbyconditioningdrill #rugby7s #rugbymetcon #rugbyfitness #rugbyfitnesstraining #svns #superrugby #rugbypower #rugbyrunning #rugbyspeed

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