A good carpenter knows that in order to sculpt a beautiful piece of furniture, he needs to have the right tools to do the job. Without these tools, it would be difficult to produce the desired outcome or quite possibly not even get the job done. As a sportsman, your job is to acquire the […]
Oct 14 2014
The Truth behind Salt
Over the few past months, sugar and carbs have been getting the bad wrap with the high rate of youth and adult obesity. Before they are hauled in front of the firing squad, it is important to remember, these tasty treats do not work alone. Salt, otherwise known as Sodium Chloride comes in various refined […]
Aug 12 2014
Memoirs of being drug tested
Last weekend I had a particularly interesting time being drug- tested. Besides being a sports scientist and a sports columnist, I am also a professional athlete and compete in the Basketball National League- BNL. Full time comes to a close, and we win our match. Next thing I know, I am being told that I […]
Aug 5 2014
SA Rugby, Could the answers to national success lie in It
South Africans by nature love to try solve problems. This can cause lots of tension between stakeholders with different ideological views on how things should be done. It is only through crisis that bullheaded decisions may come to the table more openly to try improve the state of the crisis. Many sporting codes in South […]
Jul 29 2014
Can drinking water before eating promote weight-loss? New Research…
Now is a good time to start thinking about shedding those unwanted winter warmer love handles and extra padded cushioning saddle bags you have acquired over the winter. Summer is a stone throw away and the preparation work to fit into your bikini, Mankini or Speedo starts now. Although, if you are considering the latter […]
Jul 22 2014
Choosing a Career in Sport
You are half way through the year and it’s time you start making those tough decisions of what you want to be when you grow up and what path you need to take to get there. I will be honest, when I was in matric doing my prelims, I still did not know what I […]
Jul 15 2014
Today’s Children won’t outlive their parents by 5 years
I was invited this week to attend the unveiling of the Healthy Active Kids Report Card where Discovery Vitality announced the much anticipated South African results. I hope you are sitting down for this one because the picture is not getting better and for the first time in history this generation of kids will live […]
Jul 8 2014
Four Steps to help you Succeed as a Coach
I could have started this article off with traits of a great coach, but that would imply you have made it as a coach and you are already adored by your team, your fans and loved ones. In this case, turn the page because this article is not for you. I consider coaches, like doctors. […]
Jul 1 2014
Are Youth Football Academies A FAD?
If you ask any random coach the question, “are academies in South Africa any good” you will probably be met with a long conversation about the poor state of football in South Africa and this is probably why Bafana Bafana can’t win everything. I am a bit perplexed at why some clubs call their “elite” […]
Jun 24 2014
3 Steps to Improve SA Basketball
After a few hiccups and just under a two month delay, the Basketball National League – BNL finally kicked off last week with a bang. Minister Fikile Mbalula and the Deputy Minister were there to greet players and officials opening the professional league. I have been following the games on Super Sport Select channel 210 […]
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