Through the looking glass

The authors comment on the meaning of supervision of coaches, and on its importance Alison Hardingham, Jessica Jarvis and Graham Lee How can any coach expect to do a good job without taking a long, hard look in the mirror from time to time? Supervision, usually by...

Schoolboy error

Describes a mentoring scheme designed to help young schoolboys from ethnic minority backgrounds achieve academic success Georgina Fuller and Liz Hall   Related Articles For more information on achievement by ethnic minority pupils, visit theDfES’s website  Mentoring...

Calming Influence

Examines whether coaching in the workplace can reduce stress levels. Kristina Gyllensten and Professor Stephen Palmer   Related Articles   References 1. www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/stress.htm 2. W Hearn, “The Role of Coaching in Stress Management”, Stress News...

Testing the water

Describes how United Utilities have successfully developed a coaching programme involving in-house part-time coaches rather than bringing in external coaches Andy Allen   It’s taken a lot to convince senior managers at United Utilities that part-time in-house coaches...

Ward focus

Explains how the Surrey and Sussex SHA has used sports coaching techniques to develop the leadership skills of its managers Sally O’Reilly The entrenched workings of the NHS are being challenged at Surrey and Sussex SHA, which has turned to sports psychology to shake...