Gurthro Steenkamp

A high-five, a chest bump, or pulling a teammate in by the shoulder goes a remarkably long way. It directly fuels Connection; one of the core 5 C’s of holistic player development. When players physically support each other, they build the mutual trust required to execute under pressure. Coach’s Action Step For Tonight: Observe how your squad interacts after a tough phase or activity. Are they celebrating the small wins? Make it a habit to physically acknowledge your players’ efforts today. How do you proactively build connection in your squad? 👇

New comment Apr 23

Gurthro Steenkamp

1 like • Apr 23

@Gordon Pretorius This is so true. Physical contact is so important: the mere hi-five, the mere pat on the back. I've seen this firsthand when I go into the corporate space and work with teams who are not functioning well together. The mere fact of just bringing in the hi-five once in the blue moon puts a smile on their face, makes them laugh. Some feel awkward in the beginning, but there's no better feeling than getting a hi-five from a teammate because it kind of validates your efforts. Well done, great post.

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Former International Rugby Player and Professional Rugby Coach

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