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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

Penalties – Who is Really Being Penalised?

When it comes to sport a penalty is invariably a decision that goes against a defending team. The aim is to penalise them, and give an advantage to the attacking team. In football a penalty often results in a goal.

Danger – Beware

“If God had wanted us to play football in the clouds, he’d have put grass up there” is a famous quote from the great football coach Brian Clough, when English clubs started to resort to the long-ball game. In other

The Price of Gold

We all know that top level sport is no longer about the contest, it is about money. It is about the money that success generates, be it sponsorship dollars, memberships, or television rights. In many of the less high profile

NTFS #122 – A Story of Resilience, Rule Interpretation, and Rugby World Cup Predictions.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

We have no control over the world to which we are born. However, there are always lessons to be learned, as our special guest on this show confirms. Gary Todd is the author of “Annie’s Boy” the tale of a