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Developing Athletes:  Early Specialisation and what parents misunderstand

Developing Athletes: Early Specialisation and what parents misunderstand

Early specialisation looks like commitment but often removes the variety kids need to develop strong, resilient bodies. Smart athletic development builds speed, strength and durability for the long ga... ...more

Developing-Athletes

January 21, 20264 min read

2026 Week#03 - Motivation vs Structure

2026 Week#03 - Motivation vs Structure

Motivation fades quickly. Structure is what lasts. Two weeks in isn’t failure — it’s where real progress begins. Lock in your rhythm, stop renegotiating, and let consistency do the work. ...more

benefits-holistic-wellness ,Strength-Training

January 18, 20263 min read

January 15th:  The Biggest Injury Risk for Young Athletes

January 15th: The Biggest Injury Risk for Young Athletes

Teen athletes don’t get injured from training hard — they get injured from training like adults too early. Smart youth training builds capacity, protects availability, and supports long-term performan... ...more

Strength-Training ,Developing-Athletes

January 15, 20264 min read

How to Build Your First 3-Day Training Week

How to Build Your First 3-Day Training Week

The perfect 3-day training week is simple, repeatable, and built around your life. Lock in workdays, choose times you’ll stick to, train for today and tomorrow — then worry about diet later. ...more

benefits-holistic-wellness ,Strength-Training

January 11, 20264 min read

January 7th:  Sport Is More Competitive Than Ever for Teenage Athletes

January 7th: Sport Is More Competitive Than Ever for Teenage Athletes

Junior sport is more competitive than ever. Talent alone isn’t enough anymore. Long-term athletic development builds strength, resilience and confidence—helping young athletes stay healthy, progress, ... ...more

Strength-Training

January 07, 20264 min read

January Isn’t About Change — It’s About Re-Entry

January Isn’t About Change — It’s About Re-Entry

January isn’t about changing everything. It’s about re-entry—showing up, rebuilding routine, and finding rhythm again. Start small, train consistently, and let momentum build. ...more

benefits-holistic-wellness

January 04, 20262 min read

December 29th:  Why Playing More Sport Isn’t Enough Anymore

December 29th: Why Playing More Sport Isn’t Enough Anymore

Playing more sport isn’t enough anymore. Modern teenagers need structured support training to build strength, resilience and durability so talent can develop without breaking down. ...more

Strength-Training

December 29, 20254 min read

A Christmas Message From Round 1 🎄 (Enjoy the Day… Without the Blowout)

A Christmas Message From Round 1 🎄 (Enjoy the Day… Without the Blowout)

Christmas should be enjoyed, not stressed over. Move first, eat protein, choose one indulgence, be smart with drinks, and don’t let one day become a week. Finish the year strong. ...more

mind-body-spirit

December 21, 20252 min read

42-Things-I-Learned, 2025 Edition

42-Things-I-Learned, 2025 Edition

Another year, another 42 lessons — some new, some relearned the hard way. Training, life, consistency, confidence, community… and why showing up always wins. ...more

benefits-holistic-wellness ,Strength-Training

December 15, 202511 min read

What does it mean to "Finish Strong"

What does it mean to "Finish Strong"

Finishing strong isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up when it’s easier not to. The quiet Fridays, the late-year weeks, the final reps — that’s where momentum and identity are built. ...more

benefits-holistic-wellness ,Strength-Training

December 07, 20253 min read

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