A key element of cooperative learning is forming an opinion. Think – Pair – Share. Whilst comparing notes is important, having your own opinion, and… The post Forming an opinion first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

There’s the positive stuff – do more; the negative – do less; and the downright confusing – are we even talking about the same thing?… The post What type of feedback do you want? first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

I heard a reporter ask Rob McElhenney, co-owner of the newly promoted Wrexham FC, this question: “Realistically, what are your dreams?” Yes, it’s an oxymoron,… The post Realistically, what are your dreams? first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

Three questions to get your story straight: What signal do you want to send about how you see yourself? What message do others believe about… The post Price is a story first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money,masters worry about light. I just make pictures…”Vernon Trent This quote by Vernon Trent makes me think about… The post The Amateur, Professional and the Master. first appeared on Simon...

The job of a label is to carry a message. The problem comes when the label is not clear, and the message is misunderstood.  Mentor,… The post Beyond the label first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

It’s said that the Twix brothers fell out and went their separate ways, only to produce the left and the right Twix bar, the combined… The post The Twix Brothers first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

Last week, I dropped the term “age performance” into my email newsletter group (496 subscribers) and asked the group if it was something they were… The post In general, or in particular first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

As coaches, it’s our job to ask: Where do I want to direct attention? How did you get on with the exercise described in the… The post Where do you want to put your attention? first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.

The summer can be difficult for coaches who work in winter sports like rugby and football. Do you continue through the summer, or encourage an… The post Sport Sampling first appeared on SimonHarlingBlog.