London Olympics

No Conspiracy Behind the Home and Away League

Ever since the introduction of artificial turf at the 1976 Olympic Games the hockey nations from the sub-continent have claimed that this was a deliberate move by powers within the game of hockey to halt their success. The reason given

Losing to Win

“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” is one of many quotes that are bandied about in sport. In fact motivational quotes about winning have become big business, either as posters, or in books complimented with great sporting photographs. It

Faster, Higher, Stronger, But Make Sure You Bring Home a Medal!

Last week the Australian Olympic Committee announced that Australia is set to double its medal haul from the London Olympic Games. A very bold statement a year out from the Olympic Games in Rio. The AOC’s benchmark study predicts 13

It Should Never Have Come to This

It is always a sad day when any situation in sport ends up going to court, after all it is supposed to be just a game. It is not life or death, although as we all know there is big

Troublemaker or Scapegoat?

The reasons that the best coaches are paid good salaries is because they know how to manage the players that they select. The good ones know when to drop, sell or off load at the right time. In modern day