We’ve all heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’; so, when it comes to children, a healthy balanced diet is essential for learning and development. With more pressure on children than ever before to outperform in exams, and with greater competition to get in to further education, it’s important to support your child’s…
As any athlete knows, a balanced diet, a good training regime and mental preparation are crucial for success in competitions. Yet, the years of daily sports regimes, the hours spent honing your training programme and a considered nutritional intake, count for little if you’re not in the right frame of mind before a competition….
Listening is key to effective communication, and active listening skills can be learnt and improved. If you think back to your sports coaching course and training, you might recall the emphasis on listening. This is because sports coaching goes beyond performance; a sizeable amount of what we do relates to counselling and mentorship. Central…