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The Missing Map: Why Coaches Miss the Phase and How to Find “Just Right”
Discover how Erich’s Phase Model© and new University of Edinburgh research help coaches find the “Just Right” balance of challenge and support. Move beyond guesswork with a data-driven approach to athlete well-being and performance. This article bridges the gap between academic research (Kong et al., 2025) and practical application using Erich’s Phase Model©. It addresses…
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Erich’s Phase Model and the High-Performing Athlete
Elite performance isn’t just built in the gym—it’s shaped by the emotional systems surrounding the athlete. In this powerful blog, Erich Schimmel expands his Phase Model to the world of high-performance sports, offering athletes, coaches, and support teams a clear framework to understand emotional phases, internal resilience, and systemic influence. With real-life examples, references to…
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The power of stories
Why do we tell stories? What power lies within storytelling? Why do stories stick and survive over decades in your mind? And why are they used in agile? Why does a project management standard make use of it and what is its effect on the team?