Dixon

Running can sometimes be overlooked but it is crucial in endurance sports and the best athletes always have superior running ability.  For young athletes in endurance sports who are really motivated to improve, having a good cardiovascular endurance sets a good foundation that, in turn, helps them improve and better execute their skills. Let’s think […]

Growing up as a child playing and watching many sports, the benefit of hindsight has made me realise that my competitiveness led to a very narrow-minded view of sports.  I always had the notion that children only played sport to train and compete.  They would climb the ranks and eventually play the sport professionally if

Leadership in society Most would agree that leadership is a valuable skill in society these days.  Yet, not many see it as a skill that can be proactively developed in children.  Instead, these people think leadership is either a character trait that individuals are born with or it can only be acquired in a workplace

Australian Rules Football, or footy as it is more commonly known, is the most popular sport in Victoria and also widely followed in other states such as Western Australia and South Australia.  Many young boys dream about playing AFL when they grow up.  Statistically, the odds are very low, 0.3% of boys who play junior

Coaches play an important role in sport and are highly regarded figures in parts of the world.  In countries with a strong sporting culture, they can share the same status as high school or university teachers.  Therefore, it’s worth exploring their role in sports and how their contribution can be critical to athlete development and

There has been a long-held perception that for a child to excel in a sport they must start as young as possible and only play that one sport right through into adulthood, a perception undoubtedly contributed to by stories such as those notorious tennis dads putting a racquet in their kid’s hand before they can