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Coaching Philosophies: Finding Your Why
Because sets and reps are only half the story. Walk onto any training pitch, court, or gym, and you’ll find coaches shouting cues,...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Can Policy Help Fight Childhood Obesity in Malta?
A National Crisis — But Are We Responding? Malta has long been ranked among the top countries in Europe for childhood obesity . The...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Can We Predict Future Water Polo Talent Using Body Size and Fitness Tests?
When it comes to spotting future stars in sport, we often rely on the eye test — who’s fast, who’s strong, who stands out. But what if we...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Mental Health Literacy in Football: What Do Maltese Coaches Really Know?
When a player is injured, most coaches know what to do.But what if the injury isn’t physical? This Maltese study interviewed 12 football...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Can We Train PE Teachers to Improve Health in Schools?
A look at Lara Tonna Grima’s study on “PE-for-Health” in Malta When we talk about health in schools, we often point fingers at students:...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 10, 20252 min read


How Do We Measure Motivation and Barriers in Malta?
Ever wonder why people don’t exercise — or what motivates them to stay consistent? In Malta, we’ve had limited access to validated tools...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 10, 20251 min read


“The Implications of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Well-being in Young Athletes in Malta”
By Darren Bezzina, Maria Pace & Renzo Kerr Cumbo (2021) Why This Study Matters When COVID-19 hit, youth sport in Malta — like across the...

Darren Bezzina
Jul 5, 20253 min read


Why Are So Many Great Local Coaches Ignored?
The Overlooked Backbone of Athlete Development In every town, in every school, and in every sports club, there are coaches who give...

Darren Bezzina
Jun 20, 20252 min read
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