In this final section about the culture of success, it is important to recognize this culture cannot just be relied upon to be absorbed by new players, new support staff, or remain fresh in the minds of those who have been associated with the team for seasons. For the culture…
In this second article of the three part series, I look at further attributes of a success culture driving team performance. The next element that plays its part in enhancing the culture of success is tradition. Tradition is all about legacies from the past – the handing down of events,…
What made the Australian cricket team such a successful outfit over a long period of time? The team was able to maintain an unprecedented win ratio of 75 per cent or better in both Tests and One-Day Internationals for more than seven years between Oct 1999 and June 2007. If…
The Leader must ‘infuse’ not ‘invoke’ the vision and the overarching strategies. Steve Waugh had just taken over as captain of the Australian Cricket team prior to my appointment as Coach. And, while he was uncertain about the concept of ‘invincible’, he too shared a vision of the team putting…
1. Learn from the past to deal with the present and enhance the future I was coach when we lost the Ashes in 2005, and there have been 3 successive losses in England since Learn from history about how best to play in England from senior players and coaches Use…
In this series of articles, I will review my book “The Future of Cricket”, written nearing the completion of IPL #2, 2009. Has the future arrived? And how has this competition impacted world cricket? When New Zealand wicket keeper-batsman Brendon McCullum walked out to open the batting for the Kolkata…
I knew Shane Watson as his Australian coach from 2002 to 2007. I employed Performance Psychologist, Dr Phil Jauncey to work with players & support staff around understanding themselves better, and in turn, understanding those around them better. In so doing, I believed it would be very helpful in moving…
The recent debate over the non-selection of Brad Haddin for the 3rd Test has shown the dissatisfaction of Boof Lehmann with Head selector Rodney Marsh. However it is painted by way of technological incompetence, there is little doubt Boof wanted it to be made clear that he disagreed with the…
Listen to John’s views on the first Ashes Test 2015 held in England, in this segment John is joined by Peter Herring on ABC 612 to discuss the first ashes test and other sporting news of the week. Please give us your thought and comments below on the first Ashes Test 2015! FREE…
While the Pink ball may ask some testing questions of batsmen as they face it under lights, I think there are a lot more questions that need to be asked of the proponents of it – otherwise we may see a lot of Red faces. Here are some of the…
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