Henk Kraaijenhof currently works for Vortx (Dutch only web site) and his blog is www.helpingthebesttogetbetter.com Henk's coaching credentials include Nelli Cooman, Melene Ottey, Troy Douglas and Tennis star Mary Pierce. His specialty is the physical and mental coaching, in particular stress and … [Read more...] about Interview with Henk Kraaijenhof by Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
Sport Psychology
Motivation Speech Video: RISE AND SHINE
Back in 2011, there was a viral motivational speed called “I am a Champion”. Here is another good one. Giving where credit is due, the audio track was produced by Red Productions for TCU Baseball. This YouTube video has swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte featured in it. I am waiting … [Read more...] about Motivation Speech Video: RISE AND SHINE
The X Factor… Be Like Track and Field
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for my review on Lee Ness’ Sports … [Read more...] about The X Factor… Be Like Track and Field
Has the 10,000 hour “Rule” been Debunked?
A recent study has been carried out which has supposedly debunked the whole purposeful practise ‘rule’ is now doing the rounds. I saw it on the Science of Sport Facebook page under the heading RULE “simply does not exist”. I followed their link to an article in The Smithsonian Mag called The … [Read more...] about Has the 10,000 hour “Rule” been Debunked?
Fixed and Growth Mindset Part 3
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for all articles written by Lee … [Read more...] about Fixed and Growth Mindset Part 3
Fixed and Growth Mindset [Part 2]
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for all articles written by Lee … [Read more...] about Fixed and Growth Mindset [Part 2]
How to Bounce Back from a Bad Race: the Fixed and Growth Mindset
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for all articles written by Lee … [Read more...] about How to Bounce Back from a Bad Race: the Fixed and Growth Mindset
Dan Pfaff on Success Under Pressure (Interview from Ellie Spain)
Ellie is a UKA Qualified Jumps Coach, holds an MSc in Strength and Conditioning, is a UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, a NSCA certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a BWLA Certified Olympic Weightlifting Instructor, a qualified teacher PGCE(LLS) and most recently, … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on Success Under Pressure (Interview from Ellie Spain)
It was 60 Years Ago Today, Roger Bannister Taught the World to Play
I never get tired of this story. Roger Bannister wanted to quit Athletics after the 1952 Helsinki Olympics where he came 4th in the 1500m. He had trained for only two rounds using speed and intervals as his base, only to discover the event having three rounds. Instead of quitting, he focused … [Read more...] about It was 60 Years Ago Today, Roger Bannister Taught the World to Play
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – No Bull
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – No Bull
