'There are two types of players. Those who keep their nerves under control and win championships and those who do not.' - The Greatest Game ever Played (2005) Performing under pressure is an essential...

What is the kinetic chain? Let's consider three simple concepts to understand what a kinetic chain is. Concept #1 - A system of linkages Consider the human body to be made up of multiple rigid rods, a...

What is anticipation in sports? Athletes playing fast-paced racket sports such as badminton and tennis are constantly under immense time pressure to respond to the events in the game. In these circums...

What is profiling and why is it useful? Profiling, in any sport, is a method of quantifying player performance using specific parameters across different verticals. The overall success of a player is ...

During my ongoing PhD journey, I have the amazing opportunity to talk and collaborate with coaches, athletes, parents and key stakeholders all over the World (from 24 countries to be exact). It is an ...

What is Deep tech? Deep tech has existed for many years, referring to technology being researched and further developed (R&D), solving substantial economic, environmental and industry challenges. Exam...

What is a dual-career pathway and why should we care? By definition, this could be "something outside their career alongside that pursuit within the sport" ( Cartigny , 2022). For me as a coach is a l...