Four Ways to Develop Better Athletes
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...
It means more when there’s a ‘why’
Too often do we get caught up in the content. We believe that simply knowing more ‘stuff’ is what's important. Or that just by putting more information in front of our...
Surviving the Gap: Navigating Puberty in Sport
Beware of the gap.
It’s a challenging time for you - physically and psychologically. Some of your friends will be experiencing it already, some not...
Advice for all young athletes from the head coach of the...
I’ve known Helene Wilson for a while now.
In 2016 I had the privilege of helping her integrate sports science into her Netball Northern Beko...
Why Movement Skill is Essential for Children
One of my favourite Olympic events is the gymnastics. Why? I like the variation in apparatus. The rings, bars, vault, floor, the gymnast does...
EP 13 PART 2 – Adrian Blincoe
ADS 014: Adrian Blincoe – Developing Talent, the Role of the Parent, and being an Olympian
In July 2008, Adrian Blincoe (@BlincoeA) ran New...
EP7 – Meikayla Moore – Goal setting, Injuries, and Playing Football...
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming my very first athlete to the Show.
At only 20 years of age, Meikayla Moore (@MeikaylaMoore) is one...
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...
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 39 – Ty Hollett, Ph.D. – Skateboarding Culture and Developing...
“One thing I love about skate culture is the desire to constantly progress. There’s a cataloguing of tricks, and therefore a recognition of growth...