Athlete Development

“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...

My guest on the show today is Dr Shane Pill. Shane is an Associate Professor in Education at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia....

My guest on the show today believes that learning is complex, and that to be your best, you need to explore, protect and embrace...

Often, our job is not to teach a young athlete something new, but draw their attention to the familiar. In a recent workshop I ran...

Previously I’ve introduced the concept of fundamental movement skills as a critical cog in the athlete development wheel. The requirements of physical sports performance are unpinned...

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...

On the 18 August 2016, Sam McEntee stepped up to start in heat 1 of the 5000 meters at the Summer Olympics games. He...

Over-training in our top youth athletes is causing problems. We’re seeing higher injury rates, and more athletes failing to reach their potential than ever...

To meet the high-intensity demands of a competitive match, while at the same time withstanding fatigue, two things need to happen. First, your heart needs...

The best coaches take the time to understand their athletes so that they can provide the best environment to help them succeed. 1) Understand your...