Training beside Jamie Dwyer or Arthur Van Doren sets the ceiling for everyone on the pitch, which is why both gold medal teams knew exactly what world’s best looked like. Commens tells teams without that luxury to study broadcast footage of major tournaments and break down what makes each nation elite. The real innovators, he adds, are young players, so coaches must build sessions where their ideas can flourish and get celebrated. Watch the full masterclass: Common themes of top teams.