Justin Langer
Justin Langer represented Australia in 105 Tests, and in 2009 surpassed Sir Donald Bradman for the most runs scored at first-class level by an Australian. He retired in 2009 and transitioned into coaching, first as the Australian team batting coach, before becoming the head coach of Western Australia in 2012. over the next 6 years […]
Norma Plummer
Norma Plummer played Netball for Australia and was part of the 1975 team that won the World Netball Championships. In 1996 she coached the Melbourne Pumas to win the inaugural Super League Grand Final and Victorian Open Championship. In 2003 she was appointed coach of the Australian Team, leading them to 67 victories from 89 […]
Unlocking Human Potential: The Gordon Tietjens Approach
All Blacks Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens on relentless preparation, selecting for character, and building trust with players.
Sir Gordon Tietjens
Gordon Tietjens is the former coach of the New Zealand men’s national team in rugby sevens; the All Blacks Sevens. He started coaching the team in 1994 and had immediate success winning the Hong Kong 7’s. He then went on to win the 7’s world series on a record 12 times. Along the way the […]
Behind the Coaching Curtain: A Conversation with Rodney Eade
AFL coach Rodney Eade on consistent messaging, bottom-up culture, and the courage to make hard decisions.
Rodney Eade
Rodney Eade is a four time premiership player in the Australian Football League. After retiring he started his coaching apprenticeship, and within 5 years was elevated into his first head coach role at the Sydney Swans, taking over from the legendary Ron Barassi in 1996. In his first year he took the time to the […]
The Art of Perseverance: Insights from Pokey Chatman
WNBA/college coach Pokey Chatman on relationships, second chances, and leading with emotional intelligence.
Pokey Chatman
Pokey Chatman started her coaching career as a student assistant in 1991 while finishing her degree at Louisiana state university. She then became an assistant coach, before becoming the teams head coach in 2004. As a head coach she had an immediate impact leading the team to 3 consecutive NCAA final fours. In 2007 she […]