If you check out a practice session for just 5 minutes without knowing anything about the team, you will be able to spot the athletes with competitive spirits. They are the ones who see everything as a competition and being second is nothing short of a loss to them.

Let’s dig a little deeper into one of the most challenging athlete types if we look at it from a coaches point of view.

Team players play a vital role in pushing the club forward and keep its momentum. They are the backbone of every sports club because the thrive on collaboration and share their knowledge with everyone. But it’s not always roses and sunshine with them either.

Let’s dive a little deeper into what makes a team player.

One of the most common sports club member types are the enthusiasts. Their general characteristic is that they truly love the sport and enjoy participating in it. However, being overzealous can come at a cost.

Let’s explore this type of athlete in more detail today.

Every club is different. The people in the club can be even more diverse. Sometimes it can be a challenge to organize practice sessions and make sure that everyone is working as hard as they should (or can).

It’s not always just about the physical capabilities of an individual that will determine how a coach has to approach training with them.

Psychology plays a big role as well. That’s why we will dive into some of the most common types of members you will encounter throughout your training career and discuss some of the most common ways how to get the most out of those athletes.

You have trained, taperd, visited a physio and loaded your muscles with glycogen. You are ready to race!

However, there are a few pitfalls when it comes to your perfect race that can hinder you in achieving your best result. Read along and discover some of the tips you should follow in order to enjoy your race and be proud of your result.

As athletes are getting ready for the challenges of racing, whether it’s a sprint or a marathon, one aspect of their preparation can make a significant difference - nutrition. Proper nutrition is one of the main ingredients for any successful training regimen and can greatly impact performance on race day.

Let’s have a look at all the things that can help you out when it comes to nutrition.

In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of our physical health is crucial. This is especially important for people who regularly train and race. Since most people aren’t full time athletes and have to work a job to support themselves, it’s critical to use the down time to recover as much as possible.

As your race day is only days away instead of weeks or months, the anticipation and excitement can be a two edged sword.

On one hand you are excited and can’t wait for the gun to go off, while on the other hand you are tempted to do just one more workout to truly be ready for the race.

But amidst the final preparations, there’s one strategy that can make a significant difference in your performance - tapering. Tapering refers to a planned reduction of training volume before a competition. It’s a critical phase that allows your body to recover from all the passed stresses of training you put your body through and prepare for the demands of the race.