Building rapport with elite athletes is an important aspect of coaching, as it can lead to better communication, trust, and ultimately, high performance. Here are some tips on how a coach can build rapport with elite athletes. Building rapport with elite athletes takes time, effort and patience. But by understanding the athlete’s perspective, communicating…
Perspectives on Professional Development for Helping Professions in Sport Development of a career in a helping profession in sport can be said to go through several stages. Research on professional development has a literature base that outlines key defining features of these stages, and challenges an individual will meet throughout. A-priori knowledge of these…
After months of lockdown, society is slowing starting to return to some ‘normality’. Much like a staggered return to work, athletes will be thinking of the best ways they can return to a training regime. One that is safe, supports their wellbeing and wider sports training. To help with this challenging transitional period, The…