July 13th 2020 I had an appointment at the LRI today to get feedback on the biopsy of the removed mole. I was taken to the LRI by Catherine, and I remember wondering what might come my way and what the consequences could be. I had no real idea what…
Who was Marcus Sedgwick?
Marcus Sedgwick was an award-winning British writer who passed away in November 2022 in France. Writing in YA, Science Fiction, and Non-Fiction genres (amongst others), he burst onto the scene with Floodland (which won the 2001 Branford Boase Award) and also achieved acclaim with The Foreshadowing, She Is Not Invisible,…
Athletes’ Mental Health
From Chapter 5 of... Managing stress, fear, and anxiety Stress, fear, and anxiety are terms that are often used interchangeably, and which can have similar impacts on your body, but there are differences that are worth understanding. Figuring out which ones you are experiencing will help you deal with them…
Liverpool – 30 Years of Hurt Vanquished
An excerpt Ian Carroll's Liverpool book: * * * * * Thirty years of hurt, frustration, and bewilderment, and three decades of failure in the top flight of English football, all came to an end on the 25th of June 2020. Liverpool, at last, were title-winning champions again. The club…
Knee Pain Management
An excerpt from: What is this Pain ‘Volume Dial’? Years ago, my brother had a massive red ghetto blaster radio. The radio was quite a simple device; it just had an on/off switch and a volume dial. At times, my brother turned the radio up so loud the radio shook.…
Rondo Training Ideas and Practices
Four Rondo practices from Ray Power's Book: * PRACTICE 1: The Original 4 v 2 PURPOSE OF SESSION: Although it is very difficult to attribute the invention of the rondo to any one coach, it is Laureano Ruiz, former Barcelona coach, whose name appears most often next to it. In…
Culture in Sport
From Perform & Thrive by Sarah Broadhead: Sport cultures Culture can be described as the way we do things ‘around here’. John Amaechi, psychologist and former professional basketball player, says that culture is defined by the worst behaviour tolerated. A team, sport, or club can have great value statements, but…
Coping With Cancer Book
[some background information on Steer Into The Skid] The Journey May 25th 2020 I have always had a mole in the middle of my back. It’s between my shoulder blades and has been there ever since I, or anyone in my family, can remember. Because of where it is, I…
What is CRPS?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a disorder that causes pain, skin colour alterations and other sensations on specific parts of your body, often the arms, legs, hands and feet. CRPS symptoms may significantly influence the functionality of the afflicted limb, sleep, routine tasks and mental well-being. According to experts,…
The Best Badminton Players in the World
Badminton. A 13.4 x 6.1 metre court, where lightning-quick, explosive shots and soft, careful stroke play combine to create the fastest and most-exciting racket sport in the world. It’s a popular and competitive sport played by amateurs and professional athletes worldwide, and we’ll look – here – at four of…