Wimbledon fired the line judges. What should tech actually do for sport?
After 148 years, Wimbledon replaced line judges with cameras — and the debate got loud. A useful lens for what technology should and shouldn't do in sport.
Read articleThinking about sport, out loud
Essays on performance, discipline and mental fitness — what the week's sport stories teach anyone who runs, plays or builds around a venue.
Playing with people is a different drug than exercising near them
In a 25-year study, tennis players lived nearly a decade longer than sedentary peers — far ahead of gym-goers. The social part might be the point.
Read articleYour club is a third place. Treat it like one.
Sociologists say we're losing the places between home and work where community happens. Sports venues are among the last ones standing.
Read articleThe five minutes after the match are where the learning is
Harvard research found that brief written reflection improved performance by over 20%. Three questions worth asking after every session.
Read articleOnce a week, play without keeping score
Research on fitness tracking finds the metrics that motivate us can also hollow out the joy. The case for one untracked session a week.
Read articleRecovery isn't rest from training. It's half of it.
Stanford's sleep-extension study made basketball players measurably faster and more accurate. What recovery science means for players with day jobs.
Read articleYour worst day is your real level
Most amateur matches are decided by unforced errors, not winners. Consistency is the most underrated skill in sport — and it's trainable.
Read articleFocus is a muscle — and the pros train it with their eyes
Quiet eye research shows elite performers literally look at the target longer. Focus is trainable, and the training is simpler than you'd think.
Read articleThe penalty nobody wanted: what refusing the spot really tells us
Four Germany players turned down a sudden-death penalty at the World Cup. Before judging them, it's worth understanding what pressure actually does.
Read articleMotivation is weather. Showing up is climate.
Habit research says exercise sticks around week six of consistent repetition — long after motivation has left. Here's how to build for that.
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