The following infographic based on the research by Collins et al. looks at some of the differences and commonalities of those who…
Youth sports has experienced a paradigm shift over the past 15 to 20 years. Gone are the days filled with pick-up games…
We have very much championed the multi sport athlete here at ‘WWPIS’ and encouraged many parents to help facilitate this path for…
‘Burnout’ is the absence of motivation as well as complete mental and physical exhaustion. In the pursuit of sporting excellence there may…
We hope this article will give parents some tips in trying to recognise and prevent burnout in their children. There are many…
We have discussed a lot on this site the perils of early sport specialisation from a player and coach’s perspective. Here is…
Many parents will now be aware or have heard of the 10,000 hour rule publicised by Malcolm Gladwell. The principle holds that…
With many children playing the same sport all year round and focussing on one sport from such a young age we need…
What is meant by specialisation? The following video made by Christie Scanlon, Elite Player Analyst at West Bromwich Albion Football Club explains all. The…
Unless your child is involved in early specialisation sports such as gymnastics and diving, where competitors generally peak during their teenage years,…
