Get CHAINED up
sports science, coaching, skills Dr Daryl Foy sports science, coaching, skills Dr Daryl Foy

Get CHAINED up

In our game, the ability to strike with speed and precision — whether it’s a  slap hit, backhand, or aerial — is not simply a matter of muscular strength and power. It is the integration of strength and mobility across the kinetic chain that allows players to generate whip (torque), transfer force efficiently, and reduce injury risk. Too often, players pursue strength in isolation, overlooking the mobility that unlocks its transfer and the overriding importance of optimal technique allied to an understanding of the most suitable movement patterns or biomechanics.


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AFTER the FURNACE
health, performance, coaching Dr Daryl Foy health, performance, coaching Dr Daryl Foy

AFTER the FURNACE

Playing tournaments in extreme heat where you may face 6-7 games in 10 days or so and on- turf temperatures can rocket past 40 degrees C is not just competition—it’s a physiological siege. Extreme heat doesn’t just drain fluids; it reshapes how the body performs, recovers, and adapts. For athletes and coaches, understanding how to use and adapt the necessary full spectrum recovery programs in these conditions is essential to sustaining performance across a tournament block.


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OOPS! Error handling
coaching, Skills, Sports Psychology Dr Daryl Foy coaching, Skills, Sports Psychology Dr Daryl Foy

OOPS! Error handling

Errors aren’t flaws—they’re feedback. Every missed pass, wrong call, or stumble is data in disguise. The best athletes and coaches don’t fear mistakes; they mine them for insight, adapt faster, and come back sharper. This piece shows how to flip errors from frustration into fuel, and why embracing them might just be your competitive edge.

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