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July 2012

Olympics Day 2

As the moment of performance arrives, every athlete has to deal with his or her nerves, and prepare for pushing their own limits in terms of human performance. It is what makes sport so special. The narrative is full of hope, drama, disappointment and also elation. Today on Day 2 of London 2012, Team GB […]

The Greatest Show on Earth

Last night, as I watched the incredible choreography of Danny Boyle’s XXX Olympiad London 2012 Opening Ceremony, I wondered if the Games was ‘the greatest show on earth’ or whether I was witnessing it before a Gold Medal had been presented. The capturing of the essence of British society and the shifts made from generation […]

RIP Don Wilson

Don Wilson, the former Yorkshire and England left-arm spinner passed away this week, and Cricket will be poorer for it. ‘Wils’ as he was affectionately known was one of the best talent spotters in the game. He looked for ‘rough diamonds’, and could cut and polish them too. In his role as MCC Head Coach, […]

Captain Scott

On Friday 27th July, to co-incide with the Opening Ceremony of The London 2012 Olympic Games, London County Mentoring launched its’ new project called ‘Developing Young Leaders with Grace’. Lloyd Scott, who is known as ‘The Man Who Refuses to be Beaten’, has kindly agreed to become the Captain of the Project, and there can […]

Making History

Bradley Wiggins’ historic achievement in becoming the first Briton to win cycling’s Tour de France, has inspired me to look at sport from a broader perspective. Like many young people raised in England, the temptation to follow the core team sports is easy to fall into at a young age, and I was no different. […]

Beyond Winning

Last Sunday evening, I watched the sensational performance of Spain’s gifted footballers in the final of the 2012 European Championships in Ukraine and marveled at the technical ability, team cohesion, and creativity on display. It was football of the highest order, and in the first half, probably the finest I have ever seen. It is […]

Olympics Month

As I awoke this morning, I switched my Iphone on, and the date reminded me that it is now July. Yes, this month my home city of London is hosting The Olympic Games! In truth, I have yet to be captivated by the event due to being so immersed in other sports and projects which […]