{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Performance Intelligence","title":"142 How Australia’s Top Coach Maintained an 81% Win Rate | Lisa Alexander","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3602,"description":"Lisa Alexander is one of Australia’s greatest sports coaches. From leading the Australian Diamonds to global netball impact, this isn't just about netball; it's a masterclass in coaching and leadership. Hear Lisa's journey, from her early coaching days to achieving an 81% win rate with the Diamonds, winning gold at the Commonwealth Games and World Cup.In this episode Andrew and Lisa discuss:00:20 Lisa is one of the most underrated coaches in Australia, having a chip on your shoulder and the best coaches usually weren’t the best players.6:40 Staying grounded and being open to learning, reaching out to Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy and getting her learning outside of school and university.10:45 The 2 books Lisa could potentially write, how Lisa was able to study, work and raise a child and being achievement oriented to try and impress her dad.16:45 Why coaching and teaching work so well together, creating teams in the classroom and spending a year following the Australian netball coach around.21:45 The ability to be self-aware is the most important, Lisa’s biggest influences and Lisa’s advice to people who want to get into coaching.32:45 Craig Harper working for Lisa for 10c an hour, focusing on the person first and the athlete second and you have to have a bit of ego as a coach, but not too much.37:25 The introduction of “Sisters in Arms” at The Diamonds, falling in love with rugby union at Twickenham and respecting the culture of the country that you are coming in to.44:30 Money can lead to mediocrity, encouraging players to do coaching courses as they are playing and getting perspective outside your own environment.49:00 Family first is a key tenant of Lisa’s philosophy, Lisa’s work with corporate teams and where you can find Lisa.You can find Lisa at the TGI website: https://tgisport.com.au/talent/lisa-alexander/Or the Celebrity Speakers website: https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/speakers/lisa-alexander/Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iyfeF-qRl4DyXJ1DTXQz7nbQ4cUIZpOEMI-Pe2IchcE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNDNm/ODNiYWM1NzM3YTY0/ODIxYmZkOWU5YTZh/MTg2OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}