This townhall discusses a 2007 paper that created a competitiveness index for international sports by analyzing national traits linked to sporting success and identifying which countries participate in various sports. This index rates sports based on their competitiveness, helping assess how challenging it is to achieve success in each sport. The index is valuable not only for sports enthusiasts but also for informing government decisions on funding allocation for sports. Before playing the video, download the full paper below for an overview of the Sports Competitive Index.

Prof. Cliff Mallett explores the common qualities of serial winning coaches, their motivators, and how you can reflect on what you know about yourself and others.

Athletics Australia’s Lead Sprints Coach, Andrew Murphy, speaks about his approach to long term athlete development and how to facilitate elite performance in Track and Field athletes.