8 essential ingredients to getting faster
Speed is one of the most sought after attributes in sport today. Not only does it hugely benefit your own performance, it’s often associated...
Why every young athlete should train less and play more
When I reflect on my fondest sporting memories of my childhood, not one involved organised trainings or games I participated in.
Instead, my best times...
EP 56 – James Baker – Strength and Conditioning in Schools
My guest on the show today is James Baker. James is an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with the UK Strength & Conditioning Association...
Girls are far more at risk of injury than boys. Here’s...
Did you know: Girls Are 6 Times More Likely to Get Injured Than Boys?
Participation in youth sport has increased dramatically in recent years, with...
EP 59 – Simon Brundish – Move Like a Superhero
ADS 059: Simon Brundish – Move Like a Superhero
My guest on the show today is Simon Brundish (@SimonBrundish). Simon is the founder of...
EP 45 – John Lythe – Dealing with Failure, Monitoring Workload,...
My guest on the show today is a former sport scientist who now works with software tools and technology to help Strength and Conditioning...
What is youth sport for?
I recently asked this question to a group of school coaches from various sports in a professional development workshop I facilitated.
Here’s what they came...
EP 43 – Jamie Tout – Fitter, Faster, Stronger Women Rugby...
My guest on the show today is Jamie Tout (@JamieTout). Jamie is the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Black Ferns, New Zealand’s senior...
Ep 78- Sophie Devine – Passion, purpose and playing cricket for...
"If you focus on what’s important to you and your standards, then that's really the only thing that should matter... finding your own path...
EP 18 – John O’Sullivan
Three and a half years ago my guest on today’s show wrote an article online called “More important than talent”. It struck a chord,...
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There are these common generational myths that have been passed down to us and it would be fair to say that we really don’t...
AD Alumni: Anna Steven
We're shining the spotlight on some of Athlete Development's alumni who are doing great things in their chosen sport. Meet sprinter Anna Steven, who...
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Now that school and club sports teams trainings and games are gearing up again, what can your young athletes do to better prepare for...
Pat Chat: Sleep enhancement for youth athletes
In the second of our three-part series, AD Academy Programme Manager and Lead Coach Patrick Davenport focuses on the importance of sleep for the...
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When it comes to pursuing excellence, moving from where we are now to a place that is more effective, how we behave is what...
