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“Just powerlifting” X “Passion” – time to take a breath and understand what “the other” is saying

I might be playing the mother-figure here in saying both are right and that you possibly agree more than not. Most people who know me also know that I belong to the second class for a very strong reason: it was the accidental discovery of powerlifting that saved my life. I abandoned an academic career […]

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More on Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm: the humility enigma

Some thoughts. 1. Athletes don’t deserve do win or lose: a sport is an institutionalized game. By definition, athletes deserve only fair judging (not winning or losing). Winning or losing, if under fair judging, is neither good or bad. 2. Athletes don’t lose or win because of any moral factor. Our wishes about the outcomes

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Into the mind of the coach: Richard Ficca

(Read the other interviews – links at the project’s page, “Into the mind of the coach“) Please tell us something about yourself: where and when were you born and places you lived. Where do you live now? I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.  Between college and the US Military I have also lived

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Recharge batteries, clear my mind, sharpen my tools and enjoy freedom: five months in the USA – part 2: a strategy is born

If you read part 1, you are probably screaming at the screen: “get out of this shithole, for god’s sake!”. Three of my doctors agree with you. One straightforwardly said that during the last years, he never saw me clinically compromised, but that now I was. That it was time for a sound, true break

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How to react to bad lifting videos

This is the article in which I will make the most extensive use of anonymity and pseudonyms. No federation will be named. I wish to offer a set of conceptual items for thought and discussion. Peter wrote to me and said he expected an article from me about the disgusting issues from this weekend. Charley

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Three lessons I learned about how not to handle digital fights in sports

Some years ago, when two of my furry best friends were alive, they had a moment of estrangement. Unfortunately, they got into a serious fight Rita went for Nala’s throat. I jumped in an tried to stop them. They ignored me. When I actively intervened, they attacked me. I don’t remember how I succeeded in

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Into the mind of the coach: Swede Cory Burns

(“Into the mind of the coach” project – all the interview links) Please tell us something about yourself: where and when were you born and places you lived. Where do you live now? I was born on April 4th, 1980, in Delaware County Memorial Hospital, which is just on the edge of the city of

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A note to sponsored property and sponsoring companies

* sponsored property: athletes, coaches, events, etc * sponsoring companies: companies that acquire sponsoring rights to a property through a contract with the “rights holder”. I am especially addressing the small, almost amateur companies who can’t even afford a marketing department Companies: you really need to learn the difference between sponsored property, salesperson, rightsholder and

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Into the mind of the coach: Lord Elliott

(“Into the mind of the coach” project – all the interview links) Please tell us something about yourself: where and when were you born and places you lived. Where do you live now? Many people are always intrigued by my name or what it stands for. I get a balance of good reactions and bad

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