Michelle Smyth

Those responsible for golf do not realise the damage they are causing to people and society with the 400% Shear X Imbalance method: 1. physical injury 2. psychosomatic damage 3. economic threat to the existence of (a) golf courses (b) industry (c) service providers 4. illegal conditions/youth protection laws. Solution: The Core Balance Free Release Method, scientifically proven to be healthy and easy for the golfer to understand. 

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We want players who use our products to develop all-around skills and techniques that can help their game in other sports as well as football. This week's Flick Football (Soccer) blog shows how our products can be adapted to those other sports. Perhaps our DSR can help your skills in basketball or tennis? Or our Tekkers Pack could help with Rugby? Our fans across the internet can discover more NOW. #blogcontent #seo #sport #footballflick

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Really good article about coaching

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AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FROM TODAY - 'TWO HATS - A Learning Course for parent-coaches' In partnership with etrainu we are delighted to announce the release of a new course to support 'Parent-Coaches.' Courses are available for both individual purchase and group purchase for sporting organisations. Customised options are also available along with access to SCORM files which will allow sports to embed the course in their own LMS systems. A large number of parents become their child’s sports coach at some point along the sporting journey, often through choice, whilst others simply fall into the role. Many thousands of parents take on this role and after some basic training can often be left to work things out for themselves. This course aims to give them a greater confidence in fulfilling the role effectively. We champion the parent sport coach, as without the work of these individuals many sports programmes would not exist. The 'Two Hats' learning course has been designed to support parents transitioning into coaching roles and emphasises the importance of maintaining a balance between coaching duties and family life. It covers essential topics such as mindset, communication strategies, and managing stress, providing practical advice for effectively engaging with athletes and their families. With input from top sports figures and a focus on practical skills, the course aims to equip parent coaches with tools to seamlessly juggle their dual roles. This is the second course released this year following the hugely successful launch of 'Engage - building positive relationships with your young athletes' parents.' We are also excited to also share that more courses are currently in development. These courses include: 1. Great Sports Parenting - Positively supporting your child during their early sporting experience (5-11 years old) 2. Sports Performance Parenting (11-18) - Positively supporting your young athlete through their sporting experience To purchase a group subscription or to discuss options for your organisation click on the link below. https://lnkd.in/eiJ7egaQ If you would like to discuss other options or you have any further questions, please email workingwithparentsinsport@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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Today on The Optimal Performance Podcast, I'm joined by Chris Nicol, an exercise and racquet athlete specialist who is revolutionizing the landscape of health and performance. As we dive into Chris’s expertise in exercise science and unique approach to training, prepare to be inspired and empowered to embrace change and pursue greatness. In this episode, we discuss: • Redefining Health & Performance • The Specific Needs in Racquet Sports • Bridging the Gap Between Training & Competition • Lessons for Life & Business Tune in today through the link in the comments! #optimalperformance #performancecoach #racquetsports

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In the wake of my post this week on the relationship between #padel and the LTA, can I ask any stakeholders in the UK padel scene who would like to contribute to as well as share their views and experience on the interplay between the sport and the LTA to get in contact with me (publicly or privately). At this stage I want to collect names and understand and coordinate views, whether positive or negative, what should continue, what should change, objectives, timelines, limitations etc. I will try to then coordinate a forum based on that intel to really fine tune the feelings of the group. Ideally we can end that phase with a decision on next steps and any meeting with the LTA. As an aside, if anyone (not necessarily from within padel) has experience of building and standing up a #nationalgoverningbody #NGB in the UK, how to work constructively with UK Sport and Sport England and the relevant #InternationalFederation #IF etc that perspective could be really useful as well. Finally, if you read this and feel someone else should be made aware of this, please feel free to repost or forward.

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An unfortunate & brutal reality those in high performance sport understand 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁. Contracts require little cause for termination - 1 loss - 1 injury - 1 underperformance - 1 disagreement with a colleague That could be all it takes. A tough environment to thrive in. What helps? Trust - in yourself - in your colleagues - in your administration - in your athletes - in your processes Untenable without it. What else do you think helps practitioners thrive in such a brutal reality?

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Read this fantastic article from Women & Golf we hope it will inspire more women to try, and then embrace #Speedgolf https://lnkd.in/enStjPMt

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Finally a holistic approach. Check out what #ProjectACL will entail.

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Some really interesting research here from PARITY | A Group 1001 Company. Not so much for telling us things we didn’t know or suspect but for putting the weight of careful research behind it. A lot to digest in this, and very useful if you’re looking for regional data. Those of you toiling at the coal face of women’s sport will not be surprised by most of the data here - but then I don’t think Parity want to preach to the choir. So hopefully some of you out there, especially brands and agencies will look at this data carefully and make some smart decisions! It certainly helps support the case for more and better commercial funding in women’s sport. More than Equal #sportbusiness #roi #womeninsport

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Discounted BASIS training for May - don't miss out! We have applied a further 20% discount to Mays Carbon Literacy training course for both our members and non members. Join our Carbon Literacy for Sport training over two afternoons on 14th and 15th May 2024. The Carbon Literacy Sports Kit provides the sector with bespoke training to raise awareness of greenhouse gas emissions and their role in climate change and, importantly, what you can do about it. In five modules delivered over two afternoons, attendees will learn about: the basics of climate change science, the evidence for climate change and the impacts of climate change issues around equity and vulnerability, local impacts and the impacts on sport the co-benefits of taking climate action, the current policy position and the influence of the sport sector your own individual carbon footprint and organisational carbon footprints why action is important, how to talk about climate change to others and how to develop carbon pledges. Book your place here - https://lnkd.in/ekUcTg6z #Educate #Engage #Empower

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New Post: Open Championship Venue Trusts in Toro - https://lnkd.in/gZcEwjhP, Scotland: Open Championship venue Royal Troon Golf Club has signed an exclusive partnership deal with Reesink Turfcare and Toro machinery. Royal Troon Course Manager Billy McLachlan. Glasgow, Scotland: Royal Troon Golf Club, host venue for the 152nd Open Championship, has signed an exclusive partnership deal with Reesink Turfcare and Toro machinery ahead of staging golf’s oldest major for the 10th time. The deal has provided Course Manager Billy McLachlan, who has been at the helm of the world-famous Scottish links for 31 years and overseen the preparation of the course for four of Opens, with a range of world-class equipment, including the latest electric mowers. Preparations for the championship have been years in the planning, starting as the club came out of the 2016 tournament with drainage work and then the installation of what McLachlan described as a ‘revolutionary’ new Toro irrigation system. He said: “To have the reassurance of an irrigation system which allows us to be proactive and reactive depending on weather conditions; targeted and effective with our water usage and to have an entirely different level of precision and control throughout the tournament will be revolutionary. It will take a lot of stress away.” McLachlan, who has been using Toro machinery for years, felt the timing was right to make the commitment with Reesink, especially in the run-up to and over the tournament. Plus, he had his eye on sustainable mowing options. He said: “We have a focus on using electric machinery and were extremely impressed with the Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 ride-on and Greensmaster e1021 pedestrian mowers, which will be taking care of the greens.  “Having all-electric turfcare machinery is a new addition to our fleet at The Open and I’m looking forward to the huge benefits that will bring. For one, they will allow us to get out to any areas we need to without disturbing viewers or the flow of play and we know we can work all hours needed, because they are so quiet.” Jon Cole, Divisional Business Manager at Reesink Turfcare, said: “For electric power to play such a key role in yet another Open Championship sends a fantastic message. Just like diesel machines, battery-operated mowers can also cope with the demands of producing the quality of cut and level of work demanded by a global event.”  The club has a core fleet of Toro machines and included new versions of the Toro Reelmaster 3575 and Groundsmaster 4300 mowers for fairways and roughs respectively as well as mid and heavy-duty utility vehicles in the last delivery. There’s a Toro ProCore 648s which will be instrumental in post-event recovery work. McLachlan added: “To have the support of Reesink throughout the tournament will be vital. We will have additional models of the same mac

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🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Diving Deep into Coordination in Swimming: Insights from the 2024 World Championship Finals 🌍🏅 The 2024 World Championship Finals at the 50m freestyle showcased not just elite performances but also highlighted fascinating variations in swimming coordination. In the men's final, every swimmer exhibited contralateral coordination, where the movements of the arms and legs are opposite. On the other hand, the women's final was more diverse: three of the eight swimmers used ipsilateral coordination, where the arms and legs on the same side move together, while the remaining five utilized contralateral coordination. 🤔 Why does this matter? Understanding and analyzing these coordination types has profound implications for coaching and athlete development. Here’s why: 🔍 Enhanced Athlete Analysis: By recognizing and assessing an athlete's natural coordination style, coaches can tailor training programs to maximize efficiency and performance. This individualized approach can lead to better stroke mechanics and overall faster times. 📈 Informed Technique Adjustments: Knowledge of coordination patterns can inform technique adjustments that align with an athlete's strengths, potentially reducing injury risk and improving longevity in the sport. 🚀 Optimized Performance: As seen in the 2024 finals, swimmers employ different coordination. Embracing and optimizing these individual differences can help swimmers reach their full potential.

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Ahead of tomorrow's Fair Game UK annual conference at AFC Wimbledon's stadium, we've put together a short pack explaining how LCP can help football clubs, owners, investors, governing bodies and other stakeholders in the areas of football finance and governance. Key elements of our service offering include: ⚽ In depth financial analysis of individual / multiple clubs or leagues, including transaction support  ⚽ Financial scenario analysis to assist in planning and risk management ⚽ Communicating the “financial story” to fans, potential investors or other stakeholders  ⚽ Supporting good governance and  compliance with regulatory requirements I'll be attending the Fair Game UK conference tomorrow along with LCP colleagues John Parnis England and Ashley Mould, and DEI expert Buki Mosaku. If you're at the conference, please come and say hello to us! During the Speed Meetings session at lunchtime, I will be focusing in particular on the Owners' and Directors' Test (OADT) . In this regard, two of my colleagues in our Financial Analysis team, Jonathan Wolff and Tom Gillespie, recently looked at what a more effective revamped OADT might look like under the new Independent Football Regulator - and how this could be a real gamechanger for the sustainability of English men's professional football. Their article is here: https://lnkd.in/educf5kk More details on the Fair Game UK conference can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ePsisebK #fairgameuk #financialsustainability #footballgovernance

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Sport for Business members gathered on Friday morning for the latest in our Smart Minds Series looking at Sustainability and Sport. It was a nice prelude to today's #EarthDay. The imperative to do something together is real. Sport understands time-limited actions. It is what we do, so let’s see what is possible. Friday's participants are, in the main, on the front line of addressing the challenges as they arrive, in every form from reporting and monitoring to persuading and budgeting, all the way to storytelling and keeping on top of regulation. This was a good safe space in which we could share the wins and not feel so overwhelmed by the apparent size of the challenge but also the necessity and the opportunity to step up in this area. Sport has an unmatched connection to how people feel and if we can drive initiatives that reduce our emissions and also nudge people towards changing their behaviour, that will be a win, in an area where if we lose we will lose big. We are now looking at ways in which Irish Sport can stay connected in this area. There will be a new feature and hub on the Sport for Business website which we will launch shortly as a gathering point for shared experience across the whole sector, and we are keen to do more as well. Thanks to Peter McKenna, Ashley Keating, Elizabeth Cribbin Ann Courtney, Aidan Byrne, Philip Quinn, Salina Janzan, Rob Pearson and Alan McMillan for their contributions and insight. https://lnkd.in/ev76Djjf

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