A Letter to the 15,000!
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…
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Maximsers and satisficers in decision making
A week ago, I was asked by an aspiring sports science professional about my advice when applying for jobs. The question went like this, “I have seen a lot of jobs out there, that I would quite like, but…
Collective Purpose
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” John F. Kennedy I was recently invited once again to speak at the brilliant Cheltenham Science Festival in June. It is always a privilege to be surrounded by not only…
Summary of 2018 Supporting Champions Conference
On 20 and 21 March 2018, ~180 delegates, partners and speakers gathered at the Emirates Stadium, London for the second Supporting Champions Conference. Which, once again, had an unadulterated focus on finding a better way to create remarkable performance and…
3 ways to check your satisfaction
“There are some days when I think I’m going to die from an overdose of satisfaction.” – Salvador Dali Many people have acted as mentors, coaches or trusted advisor throughout my career. I wouldn’t have been inspired…
CORE skills aren’t SOFT
In 1958, as NASA began it’s search for aerospace pilots, the job description listed the need for the following characteristics; · Male (how 1950s?) · Approx 5’11” /180cm · Aged between twenty-five and forty · A science degree ·…
Mind the gaps: An opinion piece about future needs in high performance
The inexorable rise in elite sport has done wonders for the soul in many ways. Who doesn’t appreciate the resilience of Sergio Garcia or the artistry of Marta? Who doesn’t enjoy the dizzying radiance of Simone Biles or the…
Tricky situations call for cups of tea and 2 am performance chats! GUEST BLOG by Andy Allford
Now, I’m generally a positive chap, able to see the positives in most situations. I’m also a lucky so-and-so, doing something I love for a living, working in the purposeful world of sport, seeing athletes succeed, creating breakthroughs, being part…
9 top tips to differentiate yourself in the crowded market of Sports Science
Students Get your head in the books You should be aiming for a 2:1 or a 1 class honours grade. I would encourage you to be striving for deep specialist knowledge in about 2-3 areas by the time you graduate.…
To be mentored: Guest Blog from Andrea Wooles on the value of mentoring through her career.
How did I get so lucky as to have mentors in my life and my career? I’ve been pondering this lately, as my career goes through another transition. I’ve been struggling a bit to figure out what’s next for me,…