An athletic talent is much more than a physical ability that leads to improved performance. It includes sociological, kinesthetic and psychological indicators, the knowledge of which by coaches is necessary for the faster discovery and more effective management of talents in sports. *From my presentation to the successful seminar entitled “Children and Winter Sports – […]
Author: Achilleas Ifantidis
With great pleasure I accepted the invitation of the National Anti-Doping Organization of Greece Eokan HADA to participate as an Instructor in the field of Psychology in the informative seminars it organizes for the Athletes of the Olympic Games, for the Federations and for the schools. Unfortunately, the scourge of doping is not just about professional athletes […]
In the dressing rooms of Manchester United’s Academy there is a photo of Lio Messi cleaning his boots before a game he played with the National Team of Argentina in 2014. This photo, they say, is there in order to remind to youngsters that they should remain humble despite success and that they should never […]
Listen my child. Having the greatest talent in the world, the ideal abilities, skills, capabilities and prospects actually means nothing significant if you are not consistent as a personality; Consistent in your views, consistent in your apologies, consistent in your time and your obligations.Inconsistency offends, both others and yourself my child. Inconsistency shows inability or […]