Ramon Andersson, a dual Olympic Kayaker, bronze medalist at the 1996 Atlanta games and coach at the Western Australian Institute of Sport, talks about the importance of developing transferable life skills through sport. Guided by a thoughtful, holistic approach to coaching, he discusses his work in helping athletes achieve their potential and deal with injury obstacles.   Andersson suggests that creating a mutual respect between athletes and coaches can foster open communication and can be of great service in facilitating injury recovery. He also shares strategies for overcoming his personal battle with chronic fatigue syndrome to return to the highest echelons of the kayaking world.  For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com