SPONSORSHIP: a reality check
Entitlement & lack of gratitude among younger athletes in the context of sponsorship is complex and deeply rooted in cultural, social, and psychological factors. Increased visibility, cultural shifts toward individualism, and a hyper-focus on immediate success all contribute to these behaviors. We investigate…photo copyright PUMA RSA
ACTING on IMPULSE
Training Impulse (TRIMP) is a well-established metric used to quantify training load in athletes by assessing the intensity and duration of physical exertion. It integrates heart rate data into a formula that reflects an athlete's physiological response to training, facilitating effective monitoring and management of training loads. Dive in
INDOOR-OUTDOOR flow
Identifying and training for the differences in playing skills between indoor and field hockey is crucial for players and coaches to optimize performance in each variant of the sport. We explain. Photo: Anton Geyser, South African Sports Images