Learning to be a Successful Athlete

Nancy has rounded up the top stories in women’s sport from around the world this week and adds her own commentary to each topic with her usual insight. And Chris talks to Florida based event rider and coach Sara Kozumplik Murphy about a recent blog in which she spoke about the process of learning to be an athlete. She explains while goals are important for the athlete it’s important to understand that learning is not confined to the lesson of the day but to all the ways of gathering information and insights into the sport. To take time to watch competitions, observe any coaching opportunities and spend every available moment in studying other riders and coaches.
This week’s top news stories:
Tokyo 2020 rumors and impact on athletes:
Back Optimistic About Tokyo 2020
Coe Concerned for Athletes
Yastremska Australian Open
Greece/Cyprus and South Korea sexual abuse claims
Cyprus Shooting Abuse Claim
Short Track Coach Cho Jailed
Cross-Country debate - Female Runners Oppose UKAS Gender Equality Plan
Judo Silva Switch to MMA
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021 are scheduled for 9–21 February in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Hosts: Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen
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