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This article expands on the discussion in episode one, where Clive south africa rcs data and his guest, Portsmouth Northsea coach Sam Redman, discuss performance environments. Read on to find out what a performance environment is, why it’s important, and how to create it at your sports club.
What is a performance environment?
A performance environment gives your members the right conditions to improve their skills and motivates them to continue working on their athletic performance.
This can apply to any level – from an elite athlete to a junior beginner. By providing a setting that encourages development, your members are more likely to progress, continue their training and pursue their sport.
“Creating the right environment for swimmers to be able to flourish and succeed fast is key”, says Clive. “You may have the best swimmers around, but if there’s not the right environment to perform, they are not going anywhere.”