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Help in challenging times and beyond
Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow (LEFG) is essentially a 'coaching method' for the self or those with whom you work.
Derek Tate
Oct 28, 20203 min read


Why do so few women become educators and examiners of snowsport instructors?
This blog is about the representation of women in the role of examiners of snowsport instructors for national certification bodies.
Derek Tate
Jul 6, 20204 min read


Facilitating flow: How the foundations interact during task performance
As a coach how do you go about creating a 'setting' for your learners whereby their chances of entering a flow state are increased?
Derek Tate
Jun 11, 20203 min read


Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: Is the sporting world confused?
Listening to all of the media coverage about mental health caused me to reflect on what appears to be a degree of confusion!
Derek Tate
Mar 3, 20206 min read


The evolving brand: Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy
It's far more than a change to our name. It is a development of who we are and what we do!
Derek Tate
Feb 25, 20203 min read


Function or Form? What is the best approach to learning a sport?
How is your sport taught? Is is through a skills based system (function) or manoeuvre based system (form)?
Derek Tate
Feb 22, 20204 min read


Register now for the Sports Coaching Conference
Delegate registrations are now OPEN!
Derek Tate
Feb 1, 20202 min read


Sports Coaching Conference 2020
1st Sports Coaching Conference: Health & Well-Being through Sport and Mountain Life, organised by Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy.
Derek Tate
Jan 1, 20201 min read


Objective vs. subjective measurement in sport
Therefore, it is probably better to think of it as a continuum, with objectivity at one end and subjectivity at the other end.
Derek Tate
Nov 18, 20195 min read


Focus of attention in sport: Internal or external?
Where should the learner focus their attention during sport participation? Body? Equipment? Environment?
Derek Tate
Nov 10, 20195 min read
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