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How Children Learn to Lose Without Learning to Fear Failure
The final whistle goes. A child walks slowly towards the touchline. Perhaps they are trying not to cry. Perhaps they are angry at a missed chance, a referee’s decision, or...
She Made History, Now What? The Mindset Behind Alex Eala’s Wimbledon Rise
Centre Court. Wimbledon. A defending champion on the other side of the net. And an entire country is watching. For Alexandra “Alex” Eala, the 2026 Wimbledon Championships were...
You Are Not Too Old to Be a Beginner
The Hardest Part Is Often Walking Through the Door You arrive a little early and sit in the car for a few minutes. Through the window, you can see people warming up. They look...
The Race Is Physical, The Advantage Is Mental: The Mind Game of HYROX
HYROX looks like a test of physical strength and endurance. But watch an athlete closely as they move from a 1-kilometre run into a demanding functional station, then back into...
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But How Are You Doing?
Sport is often defined by performance. Coaches track results, evaluate progress, analyse mistakes, and set targets to help athletes reach higher levels. But behind every result...
Who Gave the Coach a Megaphone? Moving From Shouting to Smarter Coaching
In sport, the loudest voice on the sideline can sometimes feel like the most authoritative one. A shouted instruction, an intense reaction, or a command delivered with urgency...
Mic Check: Is Your Coaching Communication Inclusive?
Sport is often described as a level playing field. But for athletes to truly have an equal opportunity to participate, develop, and perform, the way coaches communicate matters...
Reading the Room: What Penalty Kicks Reveal About All of Us Under Pressure
Twelve yards. One player. Nowhere to hide The penalty kick is the most psychologically exposed moment in sport. No teammate to pass to, no tactical system to fall back on — just...
The Workout Nobody Saw: Small Wins and the Road to Something Great
On 18 July 2026, Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League and broke one of the most celebrated records in athletics — Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record, which had...