Nutrition for strength-based sports
In this article, we discuss how parents and coaches can support the nutrition needs of adolescent athletes that participate in strength-based sports. One of the functions of protein is to...
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Strength Training for Young Women: The Benefits for Female Athletes
When most people think of strength training, they imagine bulky men lifting heavy weights in a smelly gym. However, strength training is not just for guys – it can be...
Resilient youth: Harnessing the power of sport
He moana pukepuke e ekengia e te waka A choppy sea can be navigated The stats on anxiety and depression in young people continue to pour in. And they continue...
4 Benefits of Functional Movement
This article is shared by Player Development Project Movement is crucial to wellbeing and player development. Player Development Project Lead Researcher, James Vaughan discusses some of the myths around specialisation....
Using sport to help forge resilience
This article is shared by Player Development Project How can sport help build resilience in people? Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University, Dr. Martin Turner shares some examples of...
What’s Next? A Perspective of Athlete Identity
This article is shared by Player Development Project Athletes can tie their entire identity to their sporting exploits. PDP contributor & mental performance expert, John Haime shares insight into the challenge for...
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Q&A: How can I help my players with emotional control?
This video is shared by Player Development Project In this discussion, Player Development Project hosts, Dan Wright & Dave Wright ask for advice from Positive Psychology researcher, Lara Mossman as...
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Building Mental Strength
This video is shared by Player Development Project. The psychological component of player development can be seen as the most complex. It is dynamic and very much has to be...
Interview: Michael Inglis – Sports Psychologist
This article is shared by Player Development Project People who know their values are often happier; they’re more focused, and live a more meaningful life. In this article, Player Development...