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Our Top Moments from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2018 SHOWCASED AMAZING TALENT, TEAMWORK, TRIUMPH, HEARTBREAK AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WONDERFUL DISPLAYS OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND HUMILITY. AUSTRALIA HAD IT’S MOST SUCCESSFUL COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN HISTORY WINNING A COMBINED TOTAL OF 198 MEDALS, WITH A TOTAL OF ...

How coaching helped me love AFL again

DANIEL MERRETT HAS PLAYED 200 GAMES IN THE AFL. HE IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST FULL BACKS TO EVER PLAY. WE CHATTED TO DANIEL ABOUT HOW COACHING HELPED HIS CAREER, AS WELL AS HIS TRANSITION FROM ...

Never be content with what you’ve achieved with Emma Zielke

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS A DAY WHERE WE CAN CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN. EMMA ZIELKE, CURRENT CAPTAIN OF THE BRISBANE LIONS AFLW TEAM, CHATS TO PLAYBOOK ABOUT HER JOURNEY AND WHAT AFL NEEDS TO DO TO KEEP ...

Fostering good sportsmanship in young people

The axiom “actions speak louder than words” is very true when it comes to teaching children about sportsmanship. As children model their behaviour on others’, ...

Our Top Moments from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

How coaching helped me love AFL again

DANIEL MERRETT HAS PLAYED 200 GAMES IN THE AFL. HE IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST FULL BACKS TO EVER PLAY. WE CHATTED TO ...

Never be content with what you’ve achieved with Emma Zielke

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS A DAY WHERE WE CAN CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN. EMMA ZIELKE, CURRENT CAPTAIN OF THE BRISBANE LIONS AFLW TEAM, CHATS ...

Hydration and heat management for sport

Water. It accounts for 60 per cent of the average adult’s body mass. We can last weeks without food but we only have about a ...

2017 What a year for Women in Sport

Women in sport have had an amazing year in 2017, we have collated a list of our highlights. It includes teams and individuals that are ...

The Sportette Summit Overview

The annual Sportette Summit for Women in Sport and Business was recently held on the Gold Coast. This event brought together men and women in ...

How personal coaching has transformed my game

Over the length of my career, personal coaches and mentors have played a pivotal role in helping me become the player that I am today. ...

The Renshaw Family Coach and Player Relationship

Growing up in Albany Creek in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Matt Renshaw played cricket all the time with his dad in their backyard and ...

Children gain more than confidence when they play sport

Children who lack confidence may find their self-doubt and fear eradicated when they play sports. Sports are a fantastic way for children to boost their ...

Tips for Coaches, from Top Coaches

Renowned American football coach Vincent J. Dooley once said, “I do not believe there is a more worthwhile profession than coaching.” For those who share ...

Kids and Sport: Teaching the Right Mindset

Teaching children the right mindset for sport, especially if they are serious about competition, can be challenging. We need to make sure they understand that ...

Staying active and healthy this winter

While it may be tempting to skip that morning gym session and snooze away under the covers, it’s still important to stay healthy in the ...

A tribute to my Mum, on Mother’s Day

PlayBook Co-Founder Chris Lynn shares his thoughts on appreciating the people who support you, on your sporting journey. Mum, I’m sorry I can’t spend mother’s ...

Wearable Tech – How today’s athletes are finding that winning edge

Ever since competitive sport has been played, athletes have looked for a winning edge over their opponents. Today’s sporting stars are no different but with ...

How a Good Coach Can Inspire You To Be Your Best

For a lot of people, high school is about trying new things – for me, that was diving into the world of competitive team sport. ...

Bring back the nap: How sleep affects athletic performance

So how does sleep, or a lack thereof, affect athletic performance? How sleep affects athletic performance Many of us are guilty of it. That is, ...

Top 5 Insights – Shine: The Making of the Australian Netball Diamonds

Shine is an incredible story of hard work, failure, and success, documenting the rise to fame of 12 Diamond players. For any eager sportspeople searching ...

A Journey to the Worlds

A voice over. Cheering. Heart pounding. Breath heavy. Bright lights. A sea of faces. Feeling oddly alone, but part of a secret group, with our ...

Supporting women and girls in sport

It’s an exciting time for women and girls in sport. Girls now have access to a wider choice of competitive sports and a better depth ...

Top 5 highlights of Rio 2016

Another quadrennial, another summer Olympics; each Games brings its own unique highlights and lowlights, and Rio 2016 didn’t disappoint. This year held several historic and ...

Kim Ravaillion: How a major setback was a blessing in disguise

To some, experiencing a setback in life is reason enough to give up but for 22-year-old Australian Netball player Kim Ravaillion, a setback was just ...

Boomers’ guard set to take the next leap

Australian basketball star Chris Goulding has been bouncing around the world for ten years. Since 2006, he has played over 170 NBL matches, enjoyed a ...

How to refocus when you don’t make the cut

The current Olympic trials are proving as tough as ever, with many known names not making the cut. Hackett, an experienced swimmer, is one of ...

Fostering good sportsmanship in young people

The axiom “actions speak louder than words” is very true when it comes to teaching children about sportsmanship. As children model their behaviour on others’, ...

Never be content with what you’ve achieved with Emma Zielke

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS A DAY WHERE WE CAN CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN. EMMA ZIELKE, CURRENT CAPTAIN OF THE BRISBANE LIONS AFLW TEAM, CHATS ...

2017 What a year for Women in Sport

Women in sport have had an amazing year in 2017, we have collated a list of our highlights. It includes teams and individuals that are ...

The Sportette Summit Overview

The annual Sportette Summit for Women in Sport and Business was recently held on the Gold Coast. This event brought together men and women in ...

Children gain more than confidence when they play sport

Children who lack confidence may find their self-doubt and fear eradicated when they play sports. Sports are a fantastic way for children to boost their ...

Kids and Sport: Teaching the Right Mindset

Teaching children the right mindset for sport, especially if they are serious about competition, can be challenging. We need to make sure they understand that ...

Fostering good sportsmanship in young people

The axiom “actions speak louder than words” is very true when it comes to teaching children about sportsmanship. As children model their behaviour on others’, ...

Our Top Moments from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Hydration and heat management for sport

Water. It accounts for 60 per cent of the average adult’s body mass. We can last weeks without food but we only have about a ...

Children gain more than confidence when they play sport

Children who lack confidence may find their self-doubt and fear eradicated when they play sports. Sports are a fantastic way for children to boost their ...

Kids and Sport: Teaching the Right Mindset

Teaching children the right mindset for sport, especially if they are serious about competition, can be challenging. We need to make sure they understand that ...

Staying active and healthy this winter

While it may be tempting to skip that morning gym session and snooze away under the covers, it’s still important to stay healthy in the ...

Fostering good sportsmanship in young people

The axiom “actions speak louder than words” is very true when it comes to teaching children about sportsmanship. As children model their behaviour on others’, ...

2017 What a year for Women in Sport

Women in sport have had an amazing year in 2017, we have collated a list of our highlights. It includes teams and individuals that are ...

The Sportette Summit Overview

The annual Sportette Summit for Women in Sport and Business was recently held on the Gold Coast. This event brought together men and women in ...

Wearable Tech – How today’s athletes are finding that winning edge

Ever since competitive sport has been played, athletes have looked for a winning edge over their opponents. Today’s sporting stars are no different but with ...

Kim Ravaillion: How a major setback was a blessing in disguise

To some, experiencing a setback in life is reason enough to give up but for 22-year-old Australian Netball player Kim Ravaillion, a setback was just ...

Fostering good sportsmanship in young people

The axiom “actions speak louder than words” is very true when it comes to teaching children about sportsmanship. As children model their behaviour on others’, ...

Our Top Moments from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

How coaching helped me love AFL again

DANIEL MERRETT HAS PLAYED 200 GAMES IN THE AFL. HE IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST FULL BACKS TO EVER PLAY. WE CHATTED TO ...

Never be content with what you’ve achieved with Emma Zielke

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS A DAY WHERE WE CAN CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN. EMMA ZIELKE, CURRENT CAPTAIN OF THE BRISBANE LIONS AFLW TEAM, CHATS ...

Hydration and heat management for sport

Water. It accounts for 60 per cent of the average adult’s body mass. We can last weeks without food but we only have about a ...

2017 What a year for Women in Sport

Women in sport have had an amazing year in 2017, we have collated a list of our highlights. It includes teams and individuals that are ...

Our Top Moments from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

How coaching helped me love AFL again

DANIEL MERRETT HAS PLAYED 200 GAMES IN THE AFL. HE IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST FULL BACKS TO EVER PLAY. WE CHATTED TO ...

Never be content with what you’ve achieved with Emma Zielke

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS A DAY WHERE WE CAN CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN. EMMA ZIELKE, CURRENT CAPTAIN OF THE BRISBANE LIONS AFLW TEAM, CHATS ...

Hydration and heat management for sport

Water. It accounts for 60 per cent of the average adult’s body mass. We can last weeks without food but we only have about a ...

The Sportette Summit Overview

The annual Sportette Summit for Women in Sport and Business was recently held on the Gold Coast. This event brought together men and women in ...

How personal coaching has transformed my game

Over the length of my career, personal coaches and mentors have played a pivotal role in helping me become the player that I am today. ...

How coaching helped me love AFL again

DANIEL MERRETT HAS PLAYED 200 GAMES IN THE AFL. HE IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST FULL BACKS TO EVER PLAY. WE CHATTED TO ...

Never be content with what you’ve achieved with Emma Zielke

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS A DAY WHERE WE CAN CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN. EMMA ZIELKE, CURRENT CAPTAIN OF THE BRISBANE LIONS AFLW TEAM, CHATS ...

The Renshaw Family Coach and Player Relationship

Growing up in Albany Creek in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Matt Renshaw played cricket all the time with his dad in their backyard and ...

Tips for Coaches, from Top Coaches

Renowned American football coach Vincent J. Dooley once said, “I do not believe there is a more worthwhile profession than coaching.” For those who share ...

A tribute to my Mum, on Mother’s Day

PlayBook Co-Founder Chris Lynn shares his thoughts on appreciating the people who support you, on your sporting journey. Mum, I’m sorry I can’t spend mother’s ...

Kim Ravaillion: How a major setback was a blessing in disguise

To some, experiencing a setback in life is reason enough to give up but for 22-year-old Australian Netball player Kim Ravaillion, a setback was just ...

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