Lisa Alexander - High Performance Coach

There is a lot of theory around how to build high performing cultures and teams. But one woman who genuinely knows the practical side of high performance is Lisa Alexander. Head Coach of the Australian Netball Team from 2011 – 2020, Lisa coached 102 Tests, winning 82 of them, leaving that role with an impressive 81% winning record.

In addition to her on field success, Lisa was coach of the year in 2014, has been awarded the Australian Sports Medal, and received a Member of the Order of Australia Award in 2021. Which goes to show, her contribution to people and performance in the Australian sports landscape has been significant.

In this episode we discuss how Lisa builds a high performance team and what systems and routines she uses to manage the demands of a Head Coaching role. Lisa also shares how she manages setback and struggle and overcomes player’s resistance and reluctance to change. Get your pen and paper ready as we listen, and learn, from High Performance Educator & Coach, Lisa Alexander.