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The best modern coaches combine high support with high expectations. But they also speak openly about vulnerability and empathy – and it works.
Goalkeepers are different to ‘normal’ soccer players but their role, and how they train, is changing.
With the under-18 indoor mile world record under his belt, 16-year-old Sam Ruthe is poised for greatness. He also has modern coaching and shoe tech on his side.
The pressure of acting can take a brutal toll on actors yet most fail to engage in performance psychology.
Ange Postecoglou’s ultra-attacking style hasn’t been successful in the Premier League, but is that all on him?
Research has identified 17 of the world’s best sports coaches – and all had at least one parent who worked in the helping professions, such as teaching or health.
At its best, a national team’s style reflects a national footballing philosophy. But honouring our sporting identity may conflict with our desire to win.
Most athletes, coaches and fans do not want to acknowledge the impact of luck in sporting contests but it is part of what makes sport so compelling.
Other nations have begun to invest more seriously in para sports, which may be a sign Australia needs to invest more in coaches of future Paralympians.
Most of us are aware of athletes’ sacrifices, triumphs and heartbreaks. But how do their coaches cope with pressure and stress?
Action sports used to be a niche interest but are continuing to gain in popularity - why are more young people gravitating towards them?
As athletes strive to reach their physical potential, their cognitive abilities are often overlooked. New research shows this may hinder young sports players.
Scientists are getting closer to understanding why some elite athletes use less brain power than others. The element of surprise at training can help train the phenomenon.
Momentum is one of sport’s great intangibles but what exactly is it and how can it influence athletes and teams?
Most kids associate sports coaches with men, but they should be coached by women as well. There’s no quick fix to change attitudes and address biases, though.
Athletes and coaches often describe abusive behaviour as ‘tough love’.
Athletics New Zealand joins a long list of sports bodies dealing with abuse of female athletes. But systemic reform is taking far too long.
Reform of New Zealand’s abusive gymnastics culture offers an opportunity to improve women’s sports in general.
Supporting one’s child on a sports team isn’t always a walk at the ballpark. Parents face complex demands that require a repertoire of skills that are rarely discussed or taught.
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Associate Professor, Sport Pedagogy and Coaching, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor, Health and Physical Education/Sport Development, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Sport Psychology and Coaching, The University of Queensland
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Adjunct Research Fellow in Sports Coaching, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Connecticut
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Senior Research Fellow, Leeds Beckett University
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Director of Sport, Performance and Health, Heriot-Watt University
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Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University
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Lecturer in Politics & International Relations, UNSW
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Former Professor of Management and Business History
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Research Fellow (Psychology), Victoria University
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Senior Lecturer in Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition, Western Sydney University
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Professor in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Victoria University
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Professor of Coaching and Pedagogy; Director of Sport Integration, Loughborough University