Coaching Dynamics in Indian Cricket: An Interview with WV Raman
Indian cricket coach WV Raman on empowering players, team-first culture, and coaching the mind.
W.V. Raman
WV Raman is a former Indian cricketer and current coach of the Indian women’s cricket team. He made his Test debut for India in 1987 going on to play in 11 tests and 27 One Day Internationals. During his career his most notable feat was becoming the first Indian to score a century in South Africa which he […]
The Heart of Coaching: A Conversation with Jan Stirling
Basketball Australia’s Jan Stirling on holistic coaching, influential leadership, and gratitude.
Jan Stirling
Jan Stirling is the current General Manager of High Performance at Basketball Australia. Jan played 163 games in the Australian National League between 1982 and 1991. She started her coaching career in 1993 guiding the Adelaide Lightning to 12 straight finals appearances and five consecutive Grand Final appearances resulting in four Championships. She became Head Coach of […]
Inside the Ring: Eddie Bolger on Boxing and Coaching Philosophy
Boxing coach Eddie Bolger on building Germany’s national team culture and world-class athlete development.
Eddie Bolger
Eddie Bolger is the current coach of the German National Boxing team. Born in Wexford, Ireland, Eddie won national titles at underage and senior levels before moving into coaching. He joined the Irish boxing program in 2008 and was appointed one of Ireland’s national coaches for the 2016 Rio Olympics. He became coach of the […]
Coaching Beyond the Finish Line: Chris O’Brien’s Journey
Rowing coach Chris O’Brien on human connection, individualized coaching, and Olympic-level decision-making.
Chris O’Brien
Chris O’brien is Australia’s most successful rowing coach, with 2 gold and 2 silver medals over the last four Olympic regatta and 6 gold with numerous rowers at the annual World Championships. In August 2012 Chris was appointed Head Coach of Rowing Australia, leading the team to a much improved performance at the 2016 Rio […]