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Sports Thoughts episodes
- 43: Tennis, Temperatures and Talent.In this Sports Thoughts episode, Wayne looks at the heat and environmental challenges of the Australian Open Tennis Tournament plus discusses the issues of early specialization in sport.14 min
- 42: The One PercentersWayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the famous idea – “the one percenters”. What is a one percenter? Everyone talks about it – but what does it look like? Is a one-percenter really something that makes ONE PERCENT difference? Can a one-percenter […]16 min
- 41: The Importance of SleepWayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) looks at sleep and how much emphasis it has been given in recent years by sporting bodies and professional clubs – with some now incorporating designated “sleep chambers” for athletes to rest during the day.18 min
- 40: Should athletes hold influence in society?Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) talks about the position athletes hold in society and whether they should have as much influence as they do – and how they should act as a result.16 min
- 39: Bigger, stronger, fasterWayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the archetypal athlete body which has been moving more and more towards being bigger and stronger. What impact does this have on certain sports, and what does it mean for the future of competition and […]17 min
- 38: Putting all your eggs in one basketWayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about sporting organisations putting emphasis on the highest tier of competition. What that means for the growth and development of the particular sport, and whether or not it’s a good model to follow. Originally broadcast […]16 min
- 37: How sports appoint national coachesWith Steven Hansen leaving the All Blacks after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, is someone within the system like Ian Foster the best man to take over, or should the NZR look for something fresh? Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about […]18 min
- 36: Athlete Welfare vs Commercial RevenueWayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about athlete welfare in the face of rabid desire for commercial revenue – with particular reference to the current World Athletics Championships in Doha where athletes are competing in sweltering conditions and empty stadiums. Originally broadcast on Radio […]16 min
- 35: How to Thrive on PressureSport and Pressure Wayne joins Miles Davis on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about pressure and how athletes can thrive (or crumble) with it – with a particular focus on the upcoming Rugby World Cup.19 min
- 34: Aussie’s Ashes celebration ‘just a bunch of mates having fun’Criticism of the Australian Cricket team’s celebrations following their win in the Ashes, as well as the upcoming NRL finals. We talk about the end of season “Mad-Mondays” and other celebrations in professional sport, we briefly discuss the FIBA World Cup and we talk about the upcoming NRL finals series […]17 min
About Sports Thoughts
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With more than 25 years thinking about sport for a living, Wayne Goldsmith has a few more thoughts on Sport than most people.
He's worked with Olympic Gold medalists, Premiership Winning Teams, Highly Successful Coaches and traveled the world for more than a quarter of a century thinking and talking about sport.
Whether it's coaching coaches in the USA, educating sporting parents in the UK, inspiring athletes in Australia or speaking at a sporting conference in New Zealand, Wayne's Sports Thoughts carry with them the practical, real-world, first hand experience of working in the sports industry across the globe.
Each episode on Sports Thoughts features ideas, information and inspirations drawn from Wayne's long and illustrious career in sport. He talks with the credibility and confidence of someone who's experienced all that sport has to offer and the commitment and passion to share everything he's learnt with his listeners.
Everyone has Sports Thoughts....the Cab Driver telling you what's wrong with Football, your best friend arguing with you about the umpiring decision in the big game, your neighbor talking golf swings with you across the back fence, your workmate debating who's the best basketball player of all time....everyone's got Sports Thoughts.
If you love Thinking about Sport - then think Sports Thoughts.
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