The law of gravity
On earth, gravity gives weight to our body, constantly pulling us down.
Yet in many sports, success depends on overcoming it.
We can fight against it,...
EP 36 – Adam Price, Ph.D. – The Unmotivated Teenage Boy...
“The child is running the race, but it’s the parent’s job to make sure they stay on the track.”
Today on the show I’m chatting...
Beneath the surface
A great vegetable garden requires regular attention.
But when your plants just don’t seem to thrive, no matter how much attending, pruning and fertilising you...
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...
3 Common Mistakes Youth Athletes Make
The key to pursuing excellence is to embrace a long-term learning process specific to your individual goals and needs. Unfortunately, the ease and safety...
Q&A with a sport scientist. What do they do?
Michael Halliday is a Head Coach at AD and the Lead Coach at the AUT University Akoranga Campus on the North Shore. He is...
The Story of Culture
The school team.
The club team.
The courts down the street.
The private academy.
Every environment comes with a story. A story of the beliefs and behaviours of...
Young athletes are getting less skillful
When learning a new sport-specific skill, an athlete’s success relies heavily on their existing level of ‘movement literacy’. In other words, how quickly and...
Dear Coach, all that matters to you is the result.
All that matters to you is the result.
You say that you care most about the intrinsic values sport offers, like fun, fair play, teamwork,...
EP3 – Stevie Baxter: Cultural Diversity, Motivation, and the Impact of...
In this episode we cover the influence of culture working in such a diverse ethnic city such as Auckland.
We chat about the importance of...