Athlete Ownership - Why?

In this article - A look at a coaching philosophy that encourages athletes to think for themselves – and suggests you will be a better coach if your athletes know themselves better, contribute to their coaching and have ownership of their sport.

Arms

In this article - Arms and how you use them can have a positive or negative effect on stride rate, stride length, ground forces and energy consumption. While arm action is not the only technical aspect of running you need to work on, it is the one most ignored – and to run well everything must be working perfectly

Kenyan Runners

In this article - Kenyans dominate the world of distance running. The question is why and how? Is it genetic; are Kenyans born to be better?   Evidence suggests no. And yes!     

Team Culture in Athletics

In this article - A team must have the same goals and work together to achieve them, but I'm most interested in the third factor – social needs. Isn't fun and enjoyment the prime reason why we participate in sport? That surely is a social need. Being with friends or others of similar interest and motivation is a social need.

A Coaching Philosophy

In this article - What makes a good coach? What is expected of a coach?  Why do you want to coach?  These are questions you should ask yourself and keep asking yourself as you progress through your coaching career.   And they should be answered in the context of a coaching philosophy.

Preparation for Competition

In this article - Participating and representing your country or region in a largescale sporting event is one of the biggest dreams for any sportsperson. The exposure, fame, and limelight that such events bring you are unparalleled. If you are someone who aspires to make it big in the sports world and are new to large scale sporting events, here are a few tips that will help you prep up. 

Staying Fit

In this article - The majority of people will put on between 5 and 7 lbs this winter, according to Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD. It is not just winter that is bad for your waistline, as gaining extra weight often tends to creep on during autumn, too. When the number on your scales start to creep up, you are at an increased risk of developing a serious illness, so you must adjust your workouts and lifestyle to suit the changing weather.