by Brett Caulfield | Apr 17, 2026 | High Performance
We talk a lot about what sport does for the body, but the mental skills young people develop through training and competition are just as valuable — and they don’t stay on the pitch, court, or track. Goal setting, visualisation, and breathing techniques are...
by Brett Caulfield | Feb 27, 2026 | High Performance
In our last blog, we explored process goals for building skills and resilience. This week, we’re adding one of the most immediate and accessible tools available to any athlete: breathing techniques for instant relief. Simple to learn, available to you at any...
by Brett Caulfield | Feb 23, 2026 | High Performance
After winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Team GB sprinter Laviai Nielsen should have been on top of the world. Instead, she found herself completely burnt out — emotionally, mentally, and psychologically exhausted. She told the BBC that it took...
by Brett Caulfield | Feb 20, 2026 | High Performance
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been building your mental toolkit — exploring mindfulness, and self-talk. This week, we introduce another genuinely powerful mental skill: gratitude, and specifically how practising it can help you develop one of the most valuable...
by Brett Caulfield | Feb 13, 2026 | High Performance
Part 1: Identifying and Reframing Negative Self-Talk Following our introduction to mindfulness, we now turn to another powerful tool for your mental toolkit: self-talk. You may already engage in self-talk without fully realising just how much of an impact it has on...
by Brett Caulfield | Feb 6, 2026 | High Performance
We’re introducing the first tool for your mental toolkit: mindfulness. It’s one of the most well-researched and accessible practices available, and the good news is that both you and your child can benefit from it. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the...
