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About Humanball
Humanball is a 200+ page trade paperback book that will be available for sale in South Africa in December 2024, initially through online channels only but then hopefully in your favourite bookstores, too.
Here’s the synopsis you’ll find at the back of the book:
At the heart of Humanball lies the story of a team that is more than just the sum of its parts. It’s a story about getting the very best out of those around you. It’s a story about defying expectations—those imposed by others and the ones we set for ourselves.
Performance coach Tom Dawson-Squibb tells the entertaining and inspiring story of his five years as the head coach of the University of Cape Town Ikey Tigers rugby team. Tom reveals how the most potent teams connect and inspire individuals to give effort far beyond what’s expected. He shows us how to find joy, meaning, and connection in our work.
Humanball will move and inspire you to write your own story and transform your sports team, workplace, or home into a cohesive, motivated, and purposeful environment.
Here’s an image of the cover design:
About the authors
Tom Dawson-Squibb
Tom has worked as the performance coach for the South African Proteas Cricket Team and top-tier teams like the Stormers, Western Province and the Melbourne Rebels, as well as numerous corporate clients. Working with world-class coaches such as Gary Kirsten, Rassie Erasmus, Rob Walter, JP Duminy, Eric Simons, Dave Wessels, and Robbie Fleck, amongst many others, has shaped Tom’s unique approach to teaming.
Tom lives in Cape Town, is married to Storm, and they have a one-year-old daughter, Billie.
Nic Rosslee
Nic is the co-founder of Julep Flowers, an intellectual property lawyer and writer. He is an enthusiast of sports, entrepreneurship, music, literature and wine and was the Club Captain of the UCT RFC as a law student.
Nic lives in Cape Town, is married to Jules, and they have a two-year-old son, Thomas.
