by Lowri Rennick | Jun 1, 2026 | Pillar 1, Pillar 2, The Mind Game
Beneath the speed and precision in fencing lies a battle of focus and deception, where the real weapon is the mind. Fencing is a sport met with mixed reactions: often excitement at the prospect of some good old-fashioned swashbuckling, or the more joking comparison of...
by Katie Howard | May 29, 2026 | Pillar 3, Pillar 4, The Mind Game
Sport often becomes more than the competition for elite athletes. It shapes routine, relationships, purpose and identity. But when injury or forced retirement suddenly removes that structure, many athletes are left emotionally unprepared for what comes next. Katie...
by Rosie Wood | May 19, 2026 | Pillar 3, Pillar 4, The Mind Game
When netballer Hannah Diamond was faced with an ACL injury for the second time, recovery became about far more than just rebuilding a knee. Through expert insight and lived experience, ‘The invisible side of ACL recovery’ examines the psychological toll of long-term...
