Coaches' Corner

The Rise of the Teenage Superstar: Why Growth Spurts Are the Real Danger Zone

Part four of my world cup series

Jul 10 • James Marshall

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The Sleep Gap: Why Recovery Is the Real Extra Time in the Knockouts

What you can learn from the top players.

Jul 7 • James Marshall

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June 2026

The Sprint Vaccine: Why Running at >95% Speed is Non-Negotiable

Footballers keep getting hamstring injuries.

Jun 30 • James Marshall

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Mastering the 98%: Essential Performance Basics for Pre-Season Heat

With a red-weather warning in the UK, extra care is needed.

Jun 23 • James Marshall

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Three short coaching manuals you can read this weekend (and some videos to watch).

Practical advice based on my coaching experience.

Jun 11 • James Marshall

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May 2026

Still a Student

Why I Got Coached, Examined and Lifted This Month

May 28 • James Marshall

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Three things to share before tomorrow

On Taleb, on the trilogy, on tomorrow’s deadline

May 14 • James Marshall

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April 2026

How I helped a footballer return from ACL injury faster and stronger

There's more to rehab than '3 sets of 10 reps' in the gym.

Apr 30 • James Marshall

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Athletics season is here

Kids deserve to be taught before being thrown into the competitive cauldron

Apr 16 • James Marshall

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March 2026

From First Lift to First Platform: The Excelsior Pathway

Encourage, support, nurture novice weightlifters

Mar 19 • James Marshall

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Fuelling the Engine: A Young Athlete’s Guide to Energy Balance and Performance

We can't take healthy eating for granted

Mar 5 • James Marshall

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February 2026

The Cult of the Scoreboard

A parents' guide to the decline of physical education in schools.

Feb 19 • James Marshall

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