Training Tips

Focus is the key
March 12, 2008
When performing any tehcnial skill it is important that you foucs on performing the skill and not the end result.
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Failure, or a chance to learn?
September 29, 2007
Are there failures in sport? In my opinion there need not to be.
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Sport anxiety - Part 2
June 28, 2007
Do you get too nervous when competing in important games? Then learn how chanel this into postive energy.
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Sport Anxiety - part 1
May 31, 2007
Do you get nervous when you step into your sporting arena? If you do then you are not alone...
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Gender differences in motivation
May 10, 2007
I was recently asked my opinion on whether I perceive there to be gender differences in motivation. Do female athletes rely on a different form of motivation than males. Here are my thoughts
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A Guide to sport parenting (part 3)
April 13, 2007
The third and final installment of my guide to sport parenting.
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Guide to sport parenting - Part 2
February 9, 2007
When you have established the important values and principles that you wish your son and daughter to demonstrate; the next task is for you to research an organization and coaching staff that reciprocates them.
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A Guide to sport parenting
January 31, 2007
The first question parents need to ask are what values and principles do I want my son and daughter to adhere to?
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Support networks in sport
January 3, 2007
What is more important in sport, your speed and strength, your tactical awareness, your technical ability, or your underlying support network of friends and family?
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Separating yourself from the rest
December 19, 2006
The six million dollar question - How do I become better than the rest? Let me attempt to provide you some insight to this age old question...
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Rain Delays - how to turn them into a positive
November 23, 2006
Winter outdoor sports have to deal with inclement weather, which ultimately will affect the games (cancellations, delays etc...). Is it possible to turn these negative situations into a positive?
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Gym memberships, are they for you?
November 9, 2006
Almost everyone has started a gym memebrship at some point of time, but are they really for you? What should you consider before signing the contract?
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It's all about the stability ball - part 2
October 17, 2006
In the last article I brought to your attention that the stability ball, if not already, should be part of your regular training program. It uses serve a wide variety of athletes of all levels, sports, and ages, and without a doubt the limiting factor...
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It's all about the stability ball - part 1
September 28, 2006
One of the most versatile pieces of fitness training equipment on the market is the stability ball, also known as the balance ball. Need information on which size to buy and how to use it?
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Listening and reacting to your body.
July 31, 2006
Are you aware that you body is constantly talking to you, providing information to improve your sporting performance?
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A Guideline to Cardiovascular Training
June 28, 2006
Cardiovascular fitness refers to your heart and lungs ability to deliver oxygen and energy (nutrients) throughout the body, people who are considered more cardiovascular fit are able to transport these vital components to the working muscles quicker...
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The Power of Execution
June 2, 2006
Fortunately power can be trained and linked specifically to your chosen sport. Read on to find out more about developing sport-specific power.
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Something Greater Than Yourself
April 19, 2006
Do you consider yourself a loyal athlete? Are you part of something bigger than any one person or team?
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Concentrating on the "little" things
February 20, 2006
What seperates the truly elite athletes from the "also ran's"? Today's athltes are training harder and smarter and to gain the "edge" over your peers you need something else - what is it?
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Coaching in youth sport
February 15, 2006
What does it take to coach in youth sport? Really, how hard is it? Read on to receive some general advise to ensure your experience is both rewarding and enjoyable.
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Master control before speed
January 6, 2006
Do you want to master a skill or technique? If so, there are certain guidelines that you must follow. Most importantly practice your control (balance/coordination) before you increase the speed or complexity. For more advice ...
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What is functional training?
November 25, 2005
All sport conditioning workouts can, and should be, converted into more fucntional workouts. Functional training workouts have mulitple benefits including...
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It is all about the abs!
November 11, 2005
Whether you desire the washboard abdominal look, want to re-shape your mid-section, or want to become a stronger and more powerful athlete it all reverts back to core training, or the lack of it.
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"Don't bite off too much to start"
October 25, 2005
Thinking about starting a conditioning program? Need to lose those extra few pounds? Want to lead a healthier lifestyle?
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Speed-agility-quickness
September 22, 2005
Speed, agility, and quickness. There are subtleties in the definition of these physical attributes, and therefore different ways to train them. Read on....
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Elite or recreational programs?
September 6, 2005
At some point in their carrers, athletes need to decide whether to compete at the elite or recreational level. Here is some general advice to parents & young athletes on factors to consider before making this important decision.
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Pre-season preparations
August 23, 2005
How do I prepare for my pre-season? Hopefully if you are an athlete entering, or just about to enter, your fall/winter pre-season then you have already answered this question.
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Grass root sport & intrinsic motivation
July 13, 2005
Sport is “loved” by many and played by most, however, why is there still a large drop out of athletes in the adolescent age range (14 to 17 years) in all sports? Factors such as work, schooling commitments, financial restrictions, and social activities...
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Tournament – Pro’s & Con’s
June 27, 2005
This is the time of the year that teams and individual athletes enter tournaments. The tournaments are usually conducted over a two to three day span with the teams/athletes competing once, twice, or sometimes as many as three times per day.
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Summer cross-training, is it for you?
June 10, 2005
Question – for those of you who compete in winter sports hockey, soccer, football etc… what do you typically do to stay active in the summer months?
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The balance of challenge
May 13, 2005
This article provides insight on the questions that need to be asked by athletes/parents before they consider playing in older (more competitive) age groups.
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The Complete Coach
April 29, 2005
What are the top five traits/abilities of a complete coach?
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Tryouts – what’s the big deal?
April 15, 2005
Inevitably as young athletes develop they will eventually have to go through a tryout process; whether it is for a school, college, club, or a provincial/national team. The main objective of the tryout is to select the “best” athletes for the team.
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The Athlete-Coach Relationship
March 30, 2005
Behind every successful athlete is a successful coach, or more importantly a successful athlete-coach relationship. Simply pairing the “best” athlete with the “best” coach does not always result in a winning combination.
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Off-season versus pre-season
March 11, 2005
Off-season or pre-seaon, what is the difference?
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Technique versus skill
February 20, 2005
The difference between training a technique versus training a skill
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Training focus
February 5, 2005
What youth coaches should be focusing on in training
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This One's For the Contemplaters
January 20, 2005
How to overcome the initial barriers to training
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New Year's Contemplations
January 4th
Just how serious are you about beginning a fitness program?
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SAQ Training - More Bang For Your Buck
December 27, 2004
SAQ training is an affordable and effective way for athletes to cross-train
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Feeding the Fat Burning Fire
December 11, 2004
The use of thermogenic supplements in aiding fat loss
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A Question of Supplementation
November 20, 2004
A guide to popular nutritional supplements
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Low-Carb Diets: Why or Why Not?
November 6, 2004
Implications for low-carb diets and exercise.
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A New Approach to Abdominal Training Part II: Putting Theory Into Pra
October 25, 2004
A couple of exercise ideas for training those abs...!
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A New Approach to Abdominal Training
October 6, 2004
An brief overview of the abdominal muscles and their functions
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We All Deserve a Little Rest!
September 26, 2004
Methods to help the body recover between training sessions
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Preparing to Take The Title
September 8, 2004
Mentally and physically preparing your team for post-season play
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It's Not the Heat, It's the Humidity
August 11, 2004
How relative humidity affects the body's ability to stay cool.
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Exercise and Hydration
July 27, 2004
The importance of, and recommendations for, fluid replacement during exercise in the heat.
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Team Unity
July 17, 2004
The importance of team goals and unity in building a winning organization
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Improving Your Sport Speed
July 3, 2004
The importance of, and tips for improving speed.
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Ready to Play??
June 19, 2004
Preparing to initiate a training program
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Injury management: Part 2
June 5, 2004
Tips on how to manage your sports injury.
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Injury Management: Part 1
May 22, 2004
A brief overview of the mechanisms of injuries.
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Lactic Acid: Friend or Foe?
May 8, 2004
A brief overview of how lactic acid affects exercise performance
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Sport-specific fact and fiction
April 24, 2004
Compares and describes sport-related and sport-specific training
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Is your routine too routine?
April 10, 2004
Suggestions for avoiding plateaus in your existing training program
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Preparing for, and dealing with tryouts
March 27, 2004
Tips for menatlly and physically preparing for tryouts
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Planning speed training sessions
March 13, 2004
A typical format for PURSUIT's SAQ sessions
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Visualize Success
June 14, 2003
Visualize Athletic Success - published in
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