Category: psychology

when will AI help coaches?

Online VIDEO and YouTube in particular was the greatest technological innovation for coaches.

But what has Artificial Intelligence done for coaches, so far?

Coaching is so individualized, it might be one of the last domains for using AI.

Google is being criticized for this TV ad run during the Olympics. But I’m OK with it.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is awesome.

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celebrating at the Olympics

My gut reaction — as a former cranky old judge — to Ray Zapata celebrating after hitting Floor and qualifying for the Final was … too much for the Olympics.

I would prefer gymnasts do that after stepping down from the podium.

He had saluted the judges. No deduction.

Many disagreed. Many want to see more honest emotion from gymnasts at the end of their routine, even if still on the podium.

Here’s the argument for letting athletes show their emotions.

Nike – You Can’t Stop Us

Probably the greatest Olympics video of all time.

Celebrating the athletes who persisted even after the Tokyo 2020 Games were postponed.

It won the Emmy for Outstanding Commercial – 2021.

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BEST Olympic inspiration video

Kids will be inspired by Paris.

AAMI Insurance company wants to warn parents — in advance. 😀

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Gymnastics physical & technical limits

Another great video from Nick Ruddock.

He recommends competing at around 80% of ability for consistency and injury reduction.

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explaining the importance of “failure” in a sporting career

Nick Ruddock.

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the Olympics INSPIRE

Every 4 years, all eyes are on the Olympic Games.

All kinds of people — including children — get excited about sport and fitness.

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IOC … something mysterious in the air

Cool hype VIDEO.