TESTIMONIALS

"Craig’s philosophy and approach, is what is desperately needed in the current, technically focused, drill driven, coach centric environment that many sports operate in. Craig was able to create a learning environment to elicit solutions and empower the athletes. He delivered an appropriate balance of guidance and questioning to ensure the athletes had to solve problems, not follow instructions. This was all done in an environment, which was chaotic, bereft of markers, lines or boundaries, yet had evolving constraints to challenge the players in ways that were directly applicable to the game. Most pleasingly from my perspective, it was the most I had ever seen the players converse amongst themselves to problem solve during a training session, which generated and highlighted leadership and coping strategies that will help them in the heat of battle."

— Richard, General Manager - High Performance, Netball Queensland

After seeing Gunny in action delivering at Sandbach RFU, then following up online I realised he would be perfect to present  at the RFL England Talent Pathway Conference. The attendees at the conference work for the professional clubs deliver the initial part of the Rugby League talent pathway which is open access, as well as supporting local coaches in the community.

In true Gunny style the session after some introductory principles took place outside on the field, where he got them all to participate in the activities, showing them how to really Engage players, Empower them, and set a Strong Culture. Then session then moved onto the principles of a constraint lead approach taking the coaches through a real learning journey.

 The buzz from the group afterwards was brilliant and led to many conversation over the 2 days of the conference and has simulated coaches to review their practice and pursue more knowledge.

 I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gunny a true Teacher!

— Phil Jones, National Player Development Manager, England Rugby League

"If you are looking for someone who tests not only your team, but you as a coaching group, Gunny is your man. Our State League Womens AFL squad and our youth girls have had the honour of working with Gunny throughout our preseason. Our results within themselves, speaks volumes to his approach. We are undefeated thus far. 

Gunny's "out of the box" coaching approach, is not only academically supported it is supported by every individual who participates in his program.

I truly believe Gunny's approach has made a significant difference in our girls decision making processes as well as their fluidity of game play. Gunny has been embraced into our program/club and we truly believe we would not be where we are this season, without him. I could not recommend him enough. I CHALLENGE EVERYONE TO EMBRACE GUNNY MADNESS"

Laura, Head Coach Wilston Grange, QWAFL, Queensland 15s and Masters AFLW coach

"Coach Gunny has been my coaching mentor for the past three seasons. He has helped me to understand the "hows" of coaching but, more importantly, the "whys" of coaching. His methods use the best of science mixed thoroughly with the biggest of hearts. He can provided expert knowledge of pedagogy for skill acquisition but grounded in a sense of providing the experience your players want and need. The methods Coach Gunny uses are not tied to a sport but support coaches to work with their unique learners in any sport. I believe adding some Gunny madness to your coaching kit bag will make coaches understand their personal reasons for coaching as well as arming them with the best methodology in coaching practice."

Michael, twenty season coach, multiple sports, junior and youth boys, mixed and girls

I and fellow coaches of Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK would like to express our appreciation for the sports coaching workshop facilitated, by Craig "Gunny" Gunn recently at Bloxham School. It truly was an evening of mutual collaboration and learning which I'm sure was much appreciated by all. Stuart Armstrong, The Talent Equation (hockey and cricket coach), Head of Coaching - Sport England

"Craig did a session last night based on some of our learnings from last week. Essentially many of our activities created lots of ‘chaos’. It was interesting to watch the players response to this, especially some of the more experienced ones. They struggled at times (and almost craved some structure) but as we asked them to problem solve they slowly got the hang of it. Upon reflection of these activities, it certainly highlighted some on court examples where similar things break down.
So on reflection from both last Saturday and last night, Lauren and I will keep running these activities to place our athletes in these situations in the future. In fact we have some planned on Sunday morning for our QLD 17’s group.”

— Simone, State Coach, Netball Queensland

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