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Developing Athletes:  Why Parents Say “We Don’t Want to Hold Them Back”

Developing Athletes: Why Parents Say “We Don’t Want to Hold Them Back”

Developing Athletes:  Why Parents Say “We Don’t Want to Hold Them Back”Michael
Published on: 19/02/2026

Parents don’t want to “hold their kids back” — but more sport isn’t always better. Smart strength and movement work builds resilience so young athletes can thrive long-term.

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Doing Less Often Works Better Than Doing More Randomly

Doing Less Often Works Better Than Doing More Randomly

Doing Less Often Works Better Than Doing More RandomlyMichael
Published on: 15/02/2026

Doing less, more often beats doing more at random. When training is structured and repeatable, the gym adds energy to your life instead of draining it — saving time, headspace, and stress.New Blog Post Description

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Developing Athletes:  Why Bad Training can be worse than NO Training

Developing Athletes: Why Bad Training can be worse than NO Training

Developing Athletes:  Why Bad Training can be worse than NO TrainingMichael
Published on: 11/02/2026

More training isn’t always better. For 12–16 year olds, poor preparation and unmanaged load can cause injury, fatigue and lost confidence. The right mix of sport and gym builds long-term success.

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Developing Athletes: Why Technique Always Comes Before Load

Developing Athletes: Why Technique Always Comes Before Load

Developing Athletes: Why Technique Always Comes Before LoadMichael
Published on: 28/01/2026

Technique always comes before load in developing athletes. Good movement builds strength, confidence, and resilience. Rushing weight magnifies faults and increases injury risk.

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Developing Athletes:  Early Specialisation and what parents misunderstand

Developing Athletes: Early Specialisation and what parents misunderstand

Developing Athletes:  Early Specialisation and what parents misunderstand Michael
Published on: 21/01/2026

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 game.

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January 15th:  The Biggest Injury Risk for Young Athletes

January 15th: The Biggest Injury Risk for Young Athletes

January 15th:  The Biggest Injury Risk for Young AthletesMichael
Published on: 15/01/2026

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 performance.

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