#164 - Kelvin Giles, Athlete and Strength & Conditioning Coaches Development Pathways
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2022-09-13

Kelvin is the former Director of Performance at Brisbane Bronco. He is currently the head coach of the Australian Institute of Sport and a UK National T&F Coach. Kelvin has worked in the industry for over 40 years in a range of high-performance environments from athletics, rugby league & union.
 
Highlights from the episode:

00:00 Kelvin's four key pillars for an effective athlete development program 
01:47 The importance of the human element of coaching in elite sport
02:50 How to create a learning environment and influence behavior 
03:50 Kelvin list of world-class coaches and what S&Cs can learn from them
05:43 Why having willpower is important to do difficult things

Getting your first contract in an elite sport requires persistence and a strong set of core values. Being a good teacher is essential for creating a conducive learning environment for athletes to progress. Coaching goes beyond just exercises; it involves adapting to athletes' challenges and making strategic decisions. Continuous education is crucial for coaches, and seeking guidance from experienced mentors is valuable. Influential mentors in Kelvin Giles' career included Wilf Pace, Ian Ward, and Frank Dick, among others. He also emphasizes the importance of fellow coaches as influencers.
 
People Mentioned:

- Lachlan Penfold
- John Pryor
- Dean Benton
- Frank Dick
- Ian Ward
- Steve Jackson
- Paul Devlin
- Dan Baker
- Suki Hobson
- Andy Thompson
- Mick Hancock
- Scott Dickinson 
- Phil Moreland
- Suki Hobson
- Frank Ponissi
- Charlie Higgins
- Jason Weber
- Jeremy Hickmans
- Anthony Seibold
 
Connect with Kelvin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-giles-225b9818/
Website: https://www.movementdynamics.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057063183
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kbgiles