national teams

The Coach or the Director?

There are many who question the evolution over the past 20-25 years of the Sporting Director, Technical Director or High Performance Director in sport. Do all levels of sport need such an individual? Which organisations and programs does such a

Is It Time to Grow Up?

Occasionally we all get flummoxed by an unexpected question. The question often more revealing than the answer. This happened to this writer at the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo. Someone whom I had only met a few times previously, but

Disappointment Increases The Pressure to Perform For India

One of the benefits or travel is being able to read local newspapers in various countries and see how the local journalists view their teams and sportsmen and women. It is also interesting to read the styles of reporting. Thankfully