Dr. Craig Harrison
Craig’s passion is helping athletes become the best that they can be. In February 2014, Craig completed his PhD, with a focus on athlete development, at AUT University and lead Athlete Development from 2010 to 2019.
Simplified Nutrition: Tips to Optimise Your Diet
“The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation”.
You see it in the maths classroom – first addition, then multiplication,...
EP 29 – Dame Valerie Adams – The Makings of a...
My guest on the show today needs little introduction. Her name is Dame Valerie Adams, and she’s one of the best athletes New Zealand...
The Plus, Equals and Minus Approach to Learning
Etched into the walls at AUT Millennium is #bethebestyoucanbe
It’s what we strive for with every athlete we work with.
But what does it mean?
Pursue Growth...
EP 28 – Hugo Inglis – The Ultimate Competitor
ADS 0028: Hugo Inglis – The Ultimate Competitor
Playing sport on the world stage requires a huge work ethic, incredible skill, and a dogged...
Youth Sport: How Much Is Too Much?
How do you know how much sport is too much?
How do you know that all the training you’re doing isn’t doing more harm than...
EP 27 – Michaela Sokolich-Beatson – From Netball Hater to Star...
My guest on today’s show is an aspiring star of her game. Her name is Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and she’s a starting defender for the...
EP 26 – The Fat Professor, Grant Schofield – Nutrition for...
ADS 0026: The Fat Professor, Grant Schofield – Nutrition for Youth Athletes
My guest on the show today believes that children thrive on a diet...
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...
EP 25 – Mark Upton
My guest on the show today believes that learning is complex, and that to be your best, you need to explore, protect and embrace...
EP 23 – Simon Walters – Parents in Youth Sport
Parents play a major part in every young athlete’s story. So much in fact that the type of support they provide can make or...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
Swim School Spotlight: Morgan’s Story
Lisa, Tamara and Morgan.
“I love being able to help kids progress. Kids (that I’ve taught) used to be petrified of the water and now...
