The Athlete Development Show

ADS 0014: Stacy Sims, PhD – Physiology of the Female Athlete, Menstruation, and Developing Confidence in Youth In an age when no topic appears taboo, menstruation remains unspeakable in the world of sport and exercise. But that’s exactly what my quest today argues needs to change. Her name is Dr Stacy Sims, and she’s an […]The post EP 14 – Stacy Sims – Physiology of the Female Athlete, Menstruation, and Developing Confidence in Youth appeared first on AUT Millennium News.Support the show

ADS 014: Adrian Blincoe – Developing Talent, the Role of the Parent, and being an Olympian In July 2008, Adrian Blincoe (@BlincoeA) ran New Zealand’s best ever time for the 5000 meters. His record still stands today. My name is Dr Craig Harrison, and this is the #AthleteDevelopmentShow. This episode is part two of a […]The post EP 13 PART 2 – Adrian Blincoe appeared first on AUT Millennium News.Support the show

On the 18 August 2016, Sam McEntee stepped up to start in heat 1 of the 5000 meters at the Summer Olympics games. He was 24. Interestingly, he didn’t’ start taking his running seriously until he was 18, and left high school. My name is Dr Craig Harrison, and this is the Athlete Development Show. […]The post EP 13 PART 1 – Sam McEntee appeared first on AUT Millennium News.Support the show

Today I’m talking with Vincent Minjares. He’s a youth basketball coach, as well as a PhD student at AUT University investigating athlete learning and development through sport. And in my opinion, one of the most interesting guys in the business. On the show, we cover all sorts, from what Vince thinks youth sport is for, […]The post EP 12 – Vince Minjares appeared first on AUT Millennium News.Support the show

My guest on the show this week is Grey Myer (@gregmyer11). Greg is Director of Research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles, gained more than 10,00 citations, and is having a significant impact on the practice of training children and young athletes. Greg is one of the most […]The post PODCAST: EP 11 – Dr Gregory Myer appeared first on AUT Millennium News.Support the show