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Four benefits of Video Analysis that aren't immediately obvious

June 1, 2021

We’ve provided four examples of benefits that aren’t immediately obvious when evaluating how involved you want to get with the process of Video Analysis.

How Leicester Tigers Academy used Coach Logic during 2020

January 13, 2021

In 2020, Leicester Tigers won the English U18 Championship. They also won the prestigious Coach Logic Team of the Year award!

Coach Logic in the News | March 2020

April 8, 2020

A summary of featured articles from the past month with organisations seeking to keep individuals connected despite no live sport.

Born to Coach: An Interview with Karl Stagno

February 19, 2020

We speak to Karl Stagno about his desire to keep as many hockey players in the game as possible.

How to Motivate your Players to Engage More

December 18, 2019

This time last year we pulled off some information from the Currie platform and it was very coach heavy. Since then there's been a big change with impressive results.

Connect The Game for deeper understanding

January 27, 2020

Whether you are coach, player or official, the two major developments in team sports over the past few years have been communication and the use of video.

Whitgift School Positively Changing Learner Behaviour through Technology

December 17, 2019

Whitgift School in Surrey is a renowned sporting school, regularly featuring as winners of national titles across a wide range of sports and supplying many international players to age-group and senior national teams.

#BeLike these top Coach Logic users

October 29, 2019

Short stories showcasing behaviours of Coach Logic we really like. It's #BeLike as we firmly believe you can copy these behaviours to develop smarter players.

Freakish Athlete – or just freakish dedication?

September 9, 2019

Steve Smith’s double century is already starting to overshadow the heroics of Ben Stokes’ unbeaten and match winning century at Headingly.

Taking Inspiration from the Professional Game

August 9, 2019

Stewart's Melville College's rugby side recently toured Canada and were impressed when one of their game-plans came to fruition in spectacular style.

Treading a fine line between genius and nutcase - an interview with Russell Earnshaw

August 6, 2019

Rusty as he is known to most people he comes into contact with loves coaching. Here he discusses the factors that lead to a successful coaching environment.

When Coaching is in the DNA - an interview with James Culnane

July 30, 2019

We spoke with James Culnane, Head of Hockey at Surbiton High School, Assistant Coach at Surbiton men’s team and Coach with the U18 boys national squad.

Bright future built on past experiences - an Interview with Gregor Wood

July 16, 2019

Gregor Wood is one of rugby’s bright young stars in coaching. Taking an approach that differs from coaches of yesteryear, his concern is to develop the whole player and inspire a lifelong love of the game.

Wales Bridging the Gap with Technology

July 5, 2019

The Welsh team has just returned from the FIH Series Finals. We caught up with the Head Coach, Kevin Johnson and the Wales team captain Leah Wilkinson.

Xavier's search for smarter players at Servette Hockey Club

April 11, 2019

Servette Hockey Club is one of the foremost hockey clubs in Switzerland and has been in existence for well over 100 years. We spoke with Head Coach Xavier Santolaria.

Taking a technological approach to learning?

February 12, 2019

In most coaching scenarios athletes are passive recipients of the coach’s knowledge. Coaching in the UK is very often technically-focused with knowledge being passed down to players.

Using Digital Technology in PE lessons

February 1, 2020

The use of technology is far more than just a professional (some may say biased) interest from the Coach Logic team. Much research has been carried out that shows that using technology in appropriate situations can enhance learning and engage a wider audience.

What has Spygate taught us about Opposition Analysis?

January 19, 2019

An almighty debate has broken out after revelations in the mainstream media that Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa and his coaching staff have been “spying” on their opponents.

Collaborative Coach & Player Development II at Welford Road

October 22, 2018

Coach Logic delivered our second headline event at Welford Road in September this year. The event held in association with BMC and Leicester Tigers AASE was part of the Coach & Player Development series.

Whitgift Rugby creating ‘Students of the Game’ with Coach Logic

August 1, 2018

“We can all be better today than we were yesterday, so we can all prepare for tomorrow”. The words of Mr Eugene Martin, the Rugby Development Manager and 1st XV Coach at Whitgift School in South Croydon.

How does Video Analysis Empower Players?

July 25, 2018

In his paper ‘Coach Logic and athlete learning’, Dr Don Vinson of the University of Worcester and a team of academics explored the ways in which video analysis had an impact upon athletes’ learning processes.

A Female Perspective into Athlete Learning - Encouraging Curiosity

July 4, 2018

We decided to cast the net a little further and ask two high performance female coaches for their opinion on player engagement in the learning process.

How much guidance should coaches be giving to players?

June 19, 2018

In the second of a series of articles that highlight research carried out by Don Vinson and his team of academics into effective athlete learning, we ask the question: how much guidance and help should players be given in developing the skill of performance analysis?

Learning to Listen to Players' Opinions

May 31, 2018

When a coach asks his or her players to watch a video of a match or specific incidents within a match, what exactly is the coach hoping for?

Quick Tips to get started filming and analysing your matches

April 25, 2018

Even if you are working with a small budget for your team it is pretty easy to get started filming and analysing your matches. We’ve come up with three steps that a team at any level could do.