Alan Launder died in London on August 31. He was 80 years old. Alan was the author of Play Practice, a groundbreaking book in helping coaches and teachers teach and motivate students and athletes. Alan’s approach was to replace mindless games and mechanistic training methods with creative and enjoyable practice that improves students’ skills and enhances their tactical understanding. His work was based on the idea that an individual’s commitment to achieving mastery is a powerful motivator for learning.
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