Harvey Hillary Elite Coaching Model

Team GBR 49er Performance Squad

Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Harvey Hillary Elite Coaching Model

Core Beliefs and Critical essentials Coaching philosophy 49er 2012 Program Critical factors for success in 2012 Summary

Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Core Beliefs and Critical Essentials

Understand the Time Frame and available resources
Critical Performance Dates: Selection Agree available training time

Know what Gold Medal Standard looks like

Communicate a Rich and Vivid Picture Have a objective measure of current performance Plan a systematic route from one to the other

Agree on KPIs and apportion time based on Identify key skills and performance impact. apportion time in Core Program based on importance Control the Controllables Identify high gain areas on the race course and create dynamic drills that enable teams to practice tactical and strategic decision making.

Identify the Pinch Points and create Set-Plays

Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Critical Essentials: The Squad

1.) The Knowledge is in the team.
Coach Helicopter Athlete = detail

2.) Buy In: Establish clear objectives and SOPs. Start with the easy wins and wait for mini breakthroughs 3.) Maintain the environment: Pay attention to the grey Be aware of the Energisers and the Energy Zappers. Listen to the needs and concerns of the Energy Zappers. Deliver against goals. Drifting will lead to a loss of control 4.) Establish a clear system for communication. Urgent, Important and Interesting. Briefing and De-briefing Templates. Campaign Documents.
Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Critical Essentials: The Gap Analysis

Identify the Critical Skills and any environmental factors that change the execution of the critical skills. Remove the subjectivity from measurement Use target scores to set goals based on the impact on performance
Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Core-Beliefs: The Inner Game

Interference

Performance
Outcome regatta processes and behaviours

Potential
Performance in Training

Environment, Outcome, Mistakes, Physical

Gold Medal Execution

Optimised Performance of untrained Sailor: Manage Expectations and stay process driven SET Training: Temper Increase stress through Internal, External and Physical Noise.

GAP ANALYSIS

UNTRAINED
Un-able to execute Skill

TRAINED
Able to execute Skill in training

Skill Acquisition: Decrease time / space to increase difficulty. Keep training realistic to racing.

Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Core Belief The Athlete Centered Program

Psychologist S&C Physiologist

Doctor

Nutrition

Media coach Athlete

Performance Analyst

Physio & Massage

Rules Mast Maker Sail Maker Boat builder

Met

Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Coaching Philosophies
The Performance Hub
Gain the most from your available resources Knowledge is in the group Create & maintain the environment

Let the athletes drive the detail, stay logical and objective Transference: drive and manage the support network through constant interaction
Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Team GBR 49er Squad Program

Time is the one resource thats limited in any project! Its essential to apportion time based on value to overall performance and to track progress for motivation. To know where youre going you need to know where youve been..
Britains most successful sailing team, ever

Critical Factor for 2012 Success

Maintaining the Squad Boatspeed = Smart and Confident sailors Maximise Home Advantage Maximise momentum Eliminate the Noise Control the Controllables

Britains most successful sailing team, ever