Tag: Practice
Deliberate practice
Much has been said recently about the perils of early specialisation.
In fact, an increasing body of evidence shows that doing too much of the...
EP 51 – Dr Brooke Macnamara – Developing Expertise in Sports
My guest on the show today is Dr Brooke Macnamara (@BrookeMacnamara). Brooke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Case...
Less Hustle, More Precision: Why the Best Athletes Focus On Skill
There’s a deep-rooted belief in youth sport that training should leave you sore, red faced and out of breath. A belief that the fittest...
Deliberate practise: vital to your success as an athlete
Even now I remember the intense pain that shot through my left foot as I whacked my toe hard into the top of the...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
Lessons from A Silver Fern
Guest Contribution: Anna Harrison - New Zealand Netballer.
Another big year of Northern Mystics and New Zealand Silver Fern Netball commitments has come to an...
