Ric Charlesworth tops the list: Reid credits their arguments, shared video sessions and tactics talks with salt and pepper shakers going back to their playing days in the 80s. From his years running his own business he kept the habit of reading a book a week, and he still returns to the Seven Habits, a book on handling high-stakes conversations, and Change Your Questions, Change Your Life. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
Reading a book a week was a habit Reid picked up from a business coach while running his own company. Three stayed with him: the Seven Habits, which he still rereads; a book on high-stakes conversations that led to weekly sessions where Australian players paired up for difficult chats; and Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, on staying a learner rather than a judger when coaching asks you to judge constantly. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
Legacy, the story of the All Blacks, is the one book McLeod names. The Red Lions borrow its language, presenting each new player’s shirt through an older player and talking about leaving the shirt in a better place, an idea now marked by the World Cup star above the Belgian badge. He also recommends Simon Sinek’s talks. Watch the full masterclass: AMA with Shane McLeod.