John Portch

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Editor, Leaders Performance Institute at Leaders in Sport

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Six Steps for Turning Setbacks into Springboards

Nov 26, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch |Carole Mundell |Stuart Lancaster |John Longmire

An article brought to you by our Event Partners By John PortchHow do you turn your setbacks into springboards? A rich seam of answers ran through both days of this month’s Leaders Sport Performance Summit at the Kia Oval in London. We listened to speakers from various sports organisations discuss their responses to setbacks. Teams including Chelsea, Racing 92, Harlequins and the Sydney Swans laid it all on the table. Several explained how they managed to turn things around.
Which Essential Skills Do you Lack? Here’s Five Things to Consider in your Career and Personal Development

Nov 17, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John Portch“Are you doing what you want to be doing?” David Clancy asked his audience. Clancy, a learning and development consultant with the Houston Texans and Director at The Nxt Level Group, was speaking at the October launch of his new book Essential Skills for Physiotherapists: a Personal and Professional Development Framework at London’s Tate Modern Gallery. “Maybe this day will make you think a little bit more into that question,” he continued.
How St George’s Park Met the Support Needs of GB Wheelchair Rugby

Nov 6, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John PortchWhen Great Britain’s wheelchair rugby team came off the court in Paris, their disappointment was mixed with immense pride. The team narrowly lost their bronze medal match at the Paris Paralympics 50-48 against Australia, but captain Gavin Walker was positive. “If you’d have asked me two years ago, I’d have probably snatched your hand off for the experience of playing for a bronze medal,” he said, mindful of the transition the team has been in since winning gold in Tokyo.
Your Coach and Analyst Disagree? That’s No Bad Thing

Oct 24, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John PortchWhen the Leaders Performance Institute asks Vignesh Jayanth what tool would enable him to do his job better, his answer is both light-hearted and instructive. “I’d like a robot that could do my job and I just tell it what to do,” says the Head of Sporting Insights at AS Monaco with a laugh. Time, resource and support are precious commodities for data analysts. They can only be earned through trust and belief in the value of the insights they provide.
Pre-Season Preparations: Why a Home from Home Can Make All the Difference

Oct 22, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

Main image: Watford FC/Alan CozziBy John PortchThere are rarely people lining up to praise the English weather, but the coaches and performance staff of Watford, West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday have their reasons. The three Championship clubs held pre-season training camps at St George’s Park in July when a number of their counterparts were visiting foreign climes.
How Sport Wales Is Enabling Female Athletes to Succeed on the World Stage

Oct 21, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John PortchA regular menstrual cycle is generally a sign of good health in female athletes – although not all female athletes are necessarily aware of this. “There are still female athletes who see it as a positive if their periods stop when they’re training,” Dr Natalie Brown, a Research Associate at the Welsh Institute of Performance Science, tells the Leaders Performance Institute on Teams.
Feel Guilty When Taking a Break? You’re Not Alone

Oct 7, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John PortchGuilt often rears its head when thoughts turn to wellbeing and, in particular, matters of self-care. You may want to go for that walk or a run, but perhaps there’s still so much that needs to be done before your team’s next training session. You know you’ll feel guilty if you step away from your desk for more than a few minutes.
If Michael Phelps Were Competing in 2024, he Would Have Had Better Mental Health Support than During his Heyday

Jul 28, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John PortchUSA Swimming is currently the only American national governing body to have an in-house mental health provider. Emily Klueh is the Manager of Psychological services at USA Swimming. “She’s a former National Team athlete, which is fantastic,” Lindsay Mintenko told the Leaders Performance Podcast of Klueh’s work in mid-July.
Four Reasons Why Carlo Ancelotti Should Be Considered a Counter-Cultural Establishment Figure

May 12, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John PortchReal Madrid’s comeback victory over Bayern Munich last week means they will head to Wembley next month in pursuit of a record-extending 15th Champions League title. The team’s Head Coach, Carlo Ancelotti, who recently signed a contract extension until 2026, has his own record to pursue: a victory over Borussia Dortmund in north-west London would see him claim his fifth Champions League title as a coach.
The Texas Rangers Have Made Staff Development a Priority – their Approach Raises Three Questions All Teams Can Ask themselves - Performance Institute

Apr 9, 2024 | leadersinsport.com | John Portch

By John PortchBen Baroody’s department at the Texas Rangers is unique in Major League Baseball: it is focused on both player and staff development. As such, his job title appears to cover every base: Director of Leadership & Staff Development, Player Enrichment Programs, & Mind Health. “It’s a little fancier in title than in execution,” Baroody told the Leaders Performance Podcast of his role in January.