Parents: The Subliminal Power Of Positive Cheering
We have all heard it and even said it before, phrases of encouragement directed towards young athletes with phrases like, “dig a little deeper” or “you have to want it more than they do” or, ideally, “be mentally tough.”
Where is the Best School Sports Arena? 2016 Edition
There was a tremendous response to last year’s poll to find which
school sports field was the best. The REC at Queen’s College took...
DHS Addresses Speculation Why Glenwood Ties Cut
In an attempt to address the speculation as to why DHS has cut ties with Glenwood and will no longer be engaging in any sporting or cultural fixtures with their neighbour...
Sports Psychology: When Coaches Play Favorites – Article for Sports Parents
For a parent and a young player it could be the most frustrating aspect of school sport when it appears that a coach has his “special” players which he tends to favour.
Steroids: Expelled Kearsney Pupil, Appeals to Courts
Kearsney College acted decisively against a Grade 11 learner this month that was tested positive for the steroid Sustanon, by expelling the boy.
The learner...
Sprint For Size?
You just have to watch the athletics on TV to see what I am talking about, as the camera pans across the sprinters in...
10 Parents You Want to Avoid at School Sports Events!
“The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of its parents.”
The above quote came from Carl Jung, the famed Swiss psychologist....
Rugby: The Paul Roos Rugby Philosophy
SA School Sports Magazine spoke to Paul Roos director of rugby Ryno Combrinck and asked the school’s rugby mentor to tell us about their success in winning the Sanix international rugby competition in Japan earlier this season.
Champions Bounce Back Better From Failure!
At the Champion Academy, we have noted a common pattern and a common effect that failure has on a champion’s mind-set and performance. This...
Doping in Sports – How to Protect Yourself
Doping in sport and especially in school sports has become an ever growing trend. As young adults and aspiring athletes it is important to protect yourself and prevent your career from ending before it even starts. Doping at a young age can bring an end to any aspirations you may have to compete on the biggest stages and excel at the sport you love.
