African Athletes That Made Waves In The 2018 Winter Olympics
If you roll back the clock to a couple of decades ago, the Winter Olympics had little no African presence. However, that has now changed. The last edition of the Winter Olympic Games, taking place in South Korea, was true to Pierre de Coubertin’s five interlocking rings. Every continent had athletes to cheer for—including […]
Become A Better Athlete In 2021 — 3 Tips To Improve Performance
2020 was one of the most difficult years for everyone in recent history. The coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, and mandatory lockdowns were tough on everyone. However, it also had an unexpected increase in the number of people determined to improve their health and become more active. For athletes as well, the year 2020 proved […]
3 Quick And Healthy Recipes For Busy Athletes!
As the first male black skeleton athlete to represent Africa in the Olympics, I had to constantly strive to improve my performance on the field and improve the results of each training sessions. However, I discovered that while the performance in the field is extremely important to become a successful athlete, a balanced diet is […]
3 Tips To Improve Your Perseverance Skills
Perseverance is an essential skill that every individual must work on if they wish to succeed in any field in life. Whether you are an athlete or an entrepreneur, the difference between being good at what you do and being great at what you do is the ability to persevere through hardships and setbacks.
3 Signs of Burnout in Athletes
Athletes go through rigorous training every day, which can result in emotional and physical stress. Over time, this untreated and burdening stress can lead to a decrease in performance and spirit. While burnout is generally used to describe tiredness and fatigue, athlete burnout is an actual syndrome that can cost you your entire career.
3 Secrets to Improve Athletic Performance
Competitive sport is a popular activity in the world, with millions of young athletes trying to make their mark each year. However, only a few hundred reach the heights of success that I have achieved as the first black male Skeleton athlete from Africa. The reason so many athletes fail to realize their true potential […]
Want To Try Skeleton Racing? Here Are My Top Tips For Aspiring Skeleton Athletes
Skeleton is considered to be a daredevil sport, certainly not meant for the faint-hearted. Just the idea of plummeting head-first down a narrow and steep track at an insanely fast speed is enough to send chills down your spine—and I haven’t even mentioned it being a winter sport yet! However, with danger comes thrill, […]
Active wear And Athletic Performance Essentials: Here’s How I Select My Sportswear
Active wear And Athletic Performance Essentials: Here’s How I Select My Sportswear One of the most overlooked aspects of athletic performance (be it for skeleton racing or another sport) is the athletic wear required for it. Skeleton racers, in particular, require tight-fitting suits that can reduce wind resistance. They also need to have racing spikes […]
The Role of Patience In Achieving Success
Overnight success happens, but it’s incredibly rare. If you’re sitting around waiting for your life to magically turn around, you need to stop. Not all of us can win lotteries or sue a major company to get rich. Many wealthy people still don’t feel like they’ve accomplished enough.
3 Ways To Talk Yourself Up Before A Challenge
Nervous about a big presentation, interview, or a game coming up? Don’t let your negative inner voice sabotage your dreams.