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Eric Simons: "Sport is a microcosm of life." [Pavilion Conversations Ep. #06]

Pavilion Conversations with C. S

English - April 27, 2021 09:39 - 51 minutes - 32.7 MB
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Eric Simons is one of only two former South African players and active coaches to lift an ODI World Cup trophy. He did so with India alongside Gary Kirsten with India in 2011. Kirsten was head coach of the Indian ODI side while Simons was the bowling coach. A big believer in the power of influence in building teams, Simons discusses his philosophy and methods in this episode of the Idea-Sharing Project.


● On motivation: “I derive a lot of joy and satisfaction in knowing that I have done a great job in the development of a player.”


● On always learning: “Everything is a learning experience.