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When you picture the future of Maltese sport, do you imagine a wide talent pool where every child has an equal shot at success — or a...

Debunking the myths and exploring what the science really says. “Toughen up.” How often have we heard that in sport? Mental toughness is...

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

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

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...

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...

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:...

Ever wonder why people don’t exercise — or what motivates them to stay consistent? In Malta, we’ve had limited access to validated tools...

By Darren Bezzina, Maria Pace & Renzo Kerr Cumbo (2021) Why This Study Matters When COVID-19 hit, youth sport in Malta — like across the...

Why do sprinters burn out in 10 seconds? How can cyclists pedal for hours? It all comes down to your energy systems. The Body’s Energy...

Why Policy, Investment, and Vision Matter More Than Medals When we think of sport, we often think of athletes, coaches, clubs, and...

“Run faster.” “Try harder.” “Don’t give up.” For decades, this was the extent of coaching in sport. Instructions shouted from the...

Understanding the Difference Between Short-Term Response and Long-Term Growth in Sport Why do you feel sore the day after a workout—but...

More Than Training Hard—It’s a Lifestyle of Purpose, Health, and Growth Most people imagine athletes as those with medals, six-packs, and...

The Overlooked Backbone of Athlete Development In every town, in every school, and in every sports club, there are coaches who give...

How parents can shift from evaluating to empowering their young athletes Every week, thousands of children lace up their boots, pull on...

What Every Nation—Big or Small—Should Get Right In any sport system, no matter how large or well-funded, there are three pillars that...

Sports Psychology Basics for Coaches, Athletes, and Parents Sport is physical, yes. But at the elite level—and even at the...

In sport, training hard is only one piece of the puzzle. How an athlete eats, drinks, and recovers is just as vital. This is where sports...

Injuries in sport are often portrayed as bad luck or just “part of the game.” But modern sports science says otherwise. Most injuries are...