In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, we sit down with Mark England, Director of Sport Services at the British Olympic Association and Chef de Mission for Team GB across multiple Olympic Games. With a storied career that includes…
This post is in response to this question about this topic in the supporting champions community. At some point you might find you are in a position where you need to take somebody on. This might be because; This is useful…
As a sports scientist, with your own fitness programme – would you take, say, (unforced) six months off? Would you opt one year to just do a few press ups on one evening? Or maybe would you choose to invest…
Your Practice is Not Your Identity, and Your Identity is Not Your Practice It’s all too easy to confuse what we do with who we are. But here’s a thought: your practice, whether it’s your profession, sport, or any other…
In a recent podcast episode, David Slemen, founder of Elite Performance Partners, offered invaluable insights into the complex world of team recruitment. The conversation wasn’t just about ticking boxes on skills or experience; it delved into the nuances of passion,…
If we expect athletes to be the best version of themselves, if we expect them to adhere to advice, set high standards, keep pursuing excellence – then shouldn’t they expect the best out of us too? Working with people who…
In performance support roles, whether it is as a sports scientist, sports medic, coach or similar role, you are so regularly focused on supporting others to achieve, perform or simply cope. This can be, at times, draining; it can be…
How can we help ourselves to perform under pressure? Or how can we help others to perform under pressure? When we’re working as sports science, medicine or coaching support in sports pressure will be common place, whether that’s at elite…
ChangeThe world has changed and at a pace unimaginable just a few weeks ago. We’re living in a strange present expecting an unfamiliar future and craving normality. We don’t know what next but amongst the deep uncertainty that governs our…
Dear budding sport scientist So you have enrolled on a sports science degree eh? You start this week? Exciting times ahead then. So what lies ahead for you at the end of your studies? I believe sport is more important…