Category Archives: Education
Performance support and collaboration
In the world of sport, particularly team sports, the sport coach commands a significant chunk of training time – and rightly so. Depending on the sport, the split between sport practice and the rest of training and associated tasks (S&C,
Performance support and collaboration
In the world of sport, particularly team sports, the sport coach commands a significant chunk of training time – and rightly so. Depending on the sport, the split between sport practice and the rest of training and associated tasks (S&C,
Learning From The Best
Over the last few years there’s been more and more coverage of coaches and performance directors who look to other sports and borrow ideas from them. It’s obvious that this cross pollination is vital for success. With performance support staff
Learning From The Best
Over the last few years there’s been more and more coverage of coaches and performance directors who look to other sports and borrow ideas from them. It’s obvious that this cross pollination is vital for success. With performance support staff
Recap: MAH Events Ortho & Sports Med Conference
Some of you may have seen the Twitter chaos at the start of the week from everyone tweeting using the hashtag #ortho13. Here’s a collection of my tweets, notes and other links from the fantastic Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine conference,
Recap: MAH Events Ortho & Sports Med Conference
Some of you may have seen the Twitter chaos at the start of the week from everyone tweeting using the hashtag #ortho13. Here’s a collection of my tweets, notes and other links from the fantastic Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine conference,
Performance Dining – Not Just For Sports
Food is a fundamental pillar of athletic performance. But in practice, what percentage of athletes actually eat well? I’ve witnessed lots of elite athletes eat good food, but I’ve also seen some eat a lot of bad stuff too. The
Performance Dining – Not Just For Sports
Food is a fundamental pillar of athletic performance. But in practice, what percentage of athletes actually eat well? I’ve witnessed lots of elite athletes eat good food, but I’ve also seen some eat a lot of bad stuff too. The
Job Opportunities in Elite Sport – Scotland Lacrosse
Recently I’ve become Head of Performance for Scotland Lacrosse and I am responsible for supporting the senior men’s team with regards to athletic performance through to the Denver World Championships in 2014. Despite the restrictions of an unfunded sport,
Job Opportunities in Elite Sport – Scotland Lacrosse
Recently I’ve become Head of Performance for Scotland Lacrosse and I am responsible for supporting the senior men’s team with regards to athletic performance through to the Denver World Championships in 2014. Despite the restrictions of an unfunded sport,
What I Learnt From Dan John
Last year I spent a month in California, and while I was there I spent time with Dan John, who in the last few years has been one of my biggest coaching influences. His book Never Let Go has been
What I Learnt From Dan John
Last year I spent a month in California, and while I was there I spent time with Dan John, who in the last few years has been one of my biggest coaching influences. His book Never Let Go has been
Notes From A Film Director and How They Apply To Elite Performance
I’ve written before that you become truly great at something by looking outside your niche and applying lessons from different areas. You only have to look at the background of the best coaches and performance directors in the world to
Notes From A Film Director and How They Apply To Elite Performance
I’ve written before that you become truly great at something by looking outside your niche and applying lessons from different areas. You only have to look at the background of the best coaches and performance directors in the world to
A Year In Review
What a year it’s been (especially in the world of elite sport)! Personally, I’ve been busy too, and from graduating medical school, to spending time in the US with my coaching heros, as well as attending two major sporting championships
A Year In Review
What a year it’s been (especially in the world of elite sport)! Personally, I’ve been busy too, and from graduating medical school, to spending time in the US with my coaching heros, as well as attending two major sporting championships
Book: Championship Lacrosse Success
Here’s my second book, Championship Lacrosse Success. This book contains specific instructions for how to excel at a lacrosse championship. Over the past 12 months I’ve been lucky enough to be in a position to go to the three biggest lacrosse
Book: Championship Lacrosse Success
Here’s my second book, Championship Lacrosse Success. This book contains specific instructions for how to excel at a lacrosse championship. Over the past 12 months I’ve been lucky enough to be in a position to go to the three biggest lacrosse
How To Pitch (and Get Yourself In National Media)
One of skills I wished I’d learnt earlier is the ability to pitch. Being able to pitch is an essential ability that allows you to gain experience and make opportunities that you might not get close to without it. Through
How To Pitch (and Get Yourself In National Media)
One of skills I wished I’d learnt earlier is the ability to pitch. Being able to pitch is an essential ability that allows you to gain experience and make opportunities that you might not get close to without it. Through
