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NTFS#148 – Parents at the Olympics, would you have yours there? If athletes are being asked to pay to attend World Championships, should administrators be given a free ticket? Will Television Save Test Cricket?

You win a place on a team at the Olympic Games, fulfilling a lifelong dream, do you let you parents come and watch? Will they be a distraction? This is not a new question. In fact many coaches have said

Money Talks – But the Lack of Money Says More

The former President of the International Olympic Committee, Avery Brundage was a controversial figure who frequently rubbed people up the wrong way. He was also a staunch advocate for keeping sport as an amateur event. Whether you liked him or

A Price Worth Paying?

A week ago there were two announcements made regarding the future of Perth Glory. One was a statement from the long term owner Tony Sage, the other came from the Australian Premier Leagues. There were some anomalies in these statements,

A Rod For Their Own Back?

Whether we like it or not frequently the most careful planning doesn’t necessarily ensure success. Coaches know this probably more than any others in the sporting world, and that is why the sign of a good coach is identifying that

The Bad, The Ugly and The Beautiful Game

Sport like life has the power to lift you up, but also the ability to break you heart. This weekend was one where this was very much the case. On Saturday night while attending a Christmas party news started to