Why the youth athlete is much more vulnerable to injury
Over half of school age children participate in at least 3 hours of organised sport each week.
For many young athletes it is considerably more....
Make sport fun.
What is fun? And why is it so important?
Enjoyment is the number one reason athletes play sport. Yet creating an environment that is enjoyable...
Reduce injuries by focusing on what matters most
Old school thinking says that, to make the top, athletes must do two things: work hard and train more than everyone else.
One of those...
Talent Identification: How we’re failing youth athletes
Early specialisation. It exists when a young athlete concentrates all of their efforts on a single sport, year round. And more and more, sports...
Stop Checking Facebook Before Bed.
Sleep. How important is it? Are you getting enough and is it good quality? Do you schedule it into your weekly training plan?
Most youth...
How to learn faster and increase performance
Think back to when you were a kid.
What did sport mean to you?
A local primary school recently asked their students why they play sport....
Sacrifice vs. Choice
To sacrifice is to give something up for the sake of something else. However, the word comes with negative connotations.
“That pizza all my friends...
Parents, are you negatively affecting your child’s performance?
One of the most important elements of success for every youth athlete is the right supp
ort from their parents. But you knew that, right?
Here’s...
5 things parents can do to help their kids get more...
This sign has been doing the rounds on social media for a little while now. It’s proven to be very popular with a lot...