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Based on applied performance science - delivered in a practical way that enables progress.
A performance development consultancy led by Dr. Steve Ingham
We utilise the lessons learned from the last 25 years of working in high performance sports and businesses to support and champion you, your teams and systems. We are focused on unlocking your potential.
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Supporting Champion's Philosophy
We believe Champions come from all walks of life, not just sport. We believe Champions aren't just the ones who step on the podium to receive a gold medal. We believe Champions are people with a new goal, responding to adversity, managing change, dealing with conflict, pursuing an ambition. Champions dust themselves off when they fail, make mistakes or take a wrong turn. Champions are willing to focus by deploying their resources and efforts to achieving their ambitions. In sport, business or life - we'll champion you.
We can help you set your sights high, understand your world and focus your resources for maximum performance.
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Team Kit! Why it's important for athletes, staff, managers and leaders
Team kit is a powerful thing. It makes athletes stand taller, it give a sense of connection, camaraderie and belonging. Some get the special kit at the big events such as the Olympic and Paralympic games, some don't. If you don't what are the things you need to focus on to avoid feeling excluded.
Managers and leaders - while kit might seem like a luxury their a relatively low cost line to show that you value the contribution of your staff and simple token of appreciation to make people feel connected with a shared purpose.
Hi, I'm Steve Ingham Sports and Performance Scientist co-founder at Supporting Champions. I have the privilege of supporting over 1000 athletes of which over 200 have gone on to win World or Olympic medals. For the last 25 years I've been fascinated by, researched and applied innovative ideas to help people succeed and now I want to share those performance strategies with you.
I help aspiring and professional Performance Science and Support Staff improve their skills, experience and mindset for working with sports performers through a range of online courses and an exclusive community hub https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse
If you're working in sports performance or business and want to get support to develop your team and systems - take a look at what I offer here - https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/speaking/
Find me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ingham_steve
Interesting reading on in-group / out-group
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Tajfel
http://www.holah.karoo.net/tajfestudy.htm
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Unexpected changes when preparing to perform and how to deal with them
They say don't make any last minute changes - and they're right. But there are some changes you want to happen. As an athlete gets closer to competition like the Olympics, the taper kicks in, the fatigue goes and energy comes. But often this energy can become too much to contain. What happens when suddenly you've got new speed and are having to make adjustments to adapt. Hear from Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill about how she coped with this problem and used this 'last minute change' to build belief.
Hi, I'm Steve Ingham Sports and Performance Scientist co-founder at Supporting Champions. I have the privilege of supporting over 1000 athletes of which over 200 have gone on to win World or Olympic medals. For the last 25 years I've been fascinated by, researched and applied innovative ideas to help people succeed and now I want to share those performance strategies with you.
I help aspiring and professional Performance Science and Support Staff improve their skills, experience and mindset for working with sports performers through a range of online courses and an exclusive community hub https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse
If you're working in sports performance or business and want to get support to develop your team and systems - take a look at what I offer here - https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/speaking/
Find me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ingham_steve
Podcast episode with Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/042-jessica-ennis-hill-on-becoming-world-and-olympic-champion/
Photo by HalGatewood.com on Unsplash
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How athletes need to use intensity to peak at the right time
It's surprisingly common that athletes don't actually reach their peak for the big competition. What? Yep! I've seen it numerous times in the lead up to events like the Olympics or World Championships. One of the reasons is to do with how athletes adjust their training in the lead up and a critical part of this is all about getting the intensity training right , at the right time and at the right level. Learn about training intensity in this vide and why it's important to get it right for performing at your best.
This video is the second in a series of 3 so, if this is interesting for you and could help you, consider giving this video a like and subscribe to this content.
Here's the first video all about how athletes train and adjust the training as they taper to peak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3d2vo2uvXs
Hi, I'm Steve Ingham Sports and Performance Scientist co-founder at Supporting Champions. I have the privilege of supporting over 1000 athletes of which over 200 have gone on to win World or Olympic medals. For the last 25 years I've been fascinated by, researched and applied innovative ideas to help people succeed and now I want to share those performance strategies with you.
I help aspiring and professional Performance Science and Support Staff improve their skills, experience and mindset for working with sports performers through a range of online courses and an exclusive community hub https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse
If you're working in sports performance or business and want to get support to develop your team and systems - take a look at what I offer here - https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/speaking/
Find me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ingham_steve
Music credit
https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe
Follow Kate Spilsbury on Twitter
https://twitter.com/katespilsbury
Interesting research in this area
Spilsbury KL, Fudge BW, Ingham SA, Faulkner SH, Nimmo MA. Tapering strategies in elite British endurance runners. Eur J Sport Sci. 2015;15(5
Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash
Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bVBMk7xNyY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N2vJu-GqxA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkKfW1Qwg9Y&t=1s
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How athletes train before the big competition
This is all about the important training before you peak. I discuss the main strategies use when they're getting ready for the BIG competition. I explore the importance of the 'work' phase of preparation and how physical training needs to taper down to allow athletes to be free from normal training fatigue and to adapt and improve for peak performance.
As ever, I share a few stories from my time working with Olympic teams, in particular Olympic Sailing and the Women's rowing team which included Gillian Lindsay, Katherine Grainger, Miriam and Guin Batten.
(If I look a bit hot in the video, then that's because it was a scorching hot day here in the UK - phew. Coping with heat for Olympics - maybe that's a topic for future videos - let me know what you think)
This video is the first in a series of 3 so, if this is interesting for you and could help you, consider giving this video a like and subscribe to this content.
Hi, I'm Steve Ingham Sports and Performance Scientist co-founder at Supporting Champions. I have the privilege of supporting over 1000 athletes of which over 200 have gone on to win World or Olympic medals. For the last 25 years I've been fascinated by, researched and applied innovative ideas to help people succeed and now I want to share those performance strategies with you.
I help aspiring and professional Performance Science and Support Staff improve their skills, experience and mindset for working with sports performers through a range of online courses and an exclusive community hub https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse
If you're working in sports performance or business and want to get support to develop your team and systems - take a look at what I offer here - https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/speaking/
Find me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ingham_steve
Music credit
https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe
Follow Kate Spilsbury on Twitter
https://twitter.com/katespilsbury
Interesting research in this area
Bosquet et al., Effects of tapering on performance: a meta-analysis. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 Aug;39(8):1358-65.
Spilsbury KL, Fudge BW, Ingham SA, Faulkner SH, Nimmo MA. Tapering strategies in elite British endurance runners. Eur J Sport Sci. 2015;15(5
Photo credit
Common Wikipedia Sydney Olympics, Hinze Dam, Olympic Sailing
Kate Spilsbury
Photo by Jonathan Chng on Unsplash