This year we were very proud to support The Woodpecker Project, a mental heath charity, with an ambitious run from London Olympic Stadium, to Stade de France, Paris. This project was over one year in planning, with many recce trips, and hours spent planning and testing routes| Sport Resilience
Building rapport with elite athletes is an important aspect of coaching, as it can lead to better communication, trust, and ultimately, high performance. Here are some tips on how a coach can build rapport with elite athletes. Building rapport with elite athletes takes time, effort and patience. But by understanding the athlete’s perspective, communicating... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
Perspectives on Professional Development for Helping Professions in Sport Development of a career in a helping profession in sport can be said to go through several stages. Research on professional development has a literature base that outlines key defining features of these stages, and challenges an individual will meet throughout. A-priori knowledge of these... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
After months of lockdown, society is slowing starting to return to some ‘normality’. Much like a staggered return to work, athletes will be thinking of the best ways they can return to a training regime. One that is safe, supports their wellbeing and wider sports training. To help with this challenging transitional period, The... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
Adjusting to lockdown, in light of coronavirus news, has its challenges for all of us. But it has been especially disruptive for elite athletes for a number of reasons. As well as limitations in going out, there have been restrictions in training with others, as well as participating in competitive sport. For some, it... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
In the world of sport, where setting goals for success is the norm, it’s no surprise that there’s a focus on ‘winning factors’. But in recent years, there has been a diversion away from this, with more of an emphasis on some of the behavioural, emotional and psychological factors at play. This also includes... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
We all know the value of good communication in sports and business, but few of us appreciate the value of consistent communication. But, when it comes to sports coaching, this is one of the core elements that is required for a successful long-term partnership. It’s also vital for within organisations for cohesive relationships and... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
Tough love; it’s something most of us have been brought up with. Although modern parenting would have it otherwise, there’s something to be said for the traditional way of learning. And it extends into all fields – from sport to business. Because learning to fail from a young age is said to equip us... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
Whether you’re a ‘helicopter’ parent, or the hands-off type, keeping a watchful eye on your child comes with the territory of being a parent. For some of us however, this is more intense than others. So, when it comes to sports coaching, the last thing you want to do is put your child off... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience
A lot has been written about positive behaviours and positive thinking in recent years. From sports coaches to business leaders, these behavioural techniques and strategies have been adopted with great success, in the workplace and on the field. However, on the flip side, it’s important to recognise those behaviours that are equally as damaging.... Read More Read More| Sport Resilience