Quick-fire questions with Martin Binedell.
VS. caught up with Martin to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on his training and how he is coping: Are you happy and healthy so far in the lockdown, or are you going a little crazy? I am healthy and happy. Not to say I don’t miss the pool, I’ve just found […]
Factors to consider when returning to sport post lockdown.
Athletes are rearing to return to sport after lockdown. Life is slowly returning to “the new normal” across the globe as nations ease lockdown regulations after the novel coronavirus pandemic. In the sporting world, professionals and weekend warriors alike are raring to go back to training and competition. But while many would have kept […]
Quick-fire questions with Douglas Erasmus
VS. caught up with Doug to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on his training and how he is coping: Are you happy and healthy so far in the lockdown, or are you going a little crazy? Yes, I am definitely healthy and happy, but would be lying to you if I said I […]
Quick-fire questions with Tatjana Schoenmaker
South African swimming sensation, Tatjana Schoenmaker, is quickly becoming a household name as she continues to push boundaries, get faster and faster and trailblaze for women’s sport in SA. In 2019 she was named Sports Star of the Year as well as Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious South African Sports Awards after […]
Quick-fire questions with Linda de Jager
No one avoids the limelight as avidly as Linda de Jager. This top South African swimming coach from TUKS (University of Pretoria) has earned recognition through her endless dedication to the sport and regular production of top performers. Renowned for her prowess with age-groupers and female swimmers, Linda continues to challenge expectations and has emerged […]
Quick-fire questions with Claire Arnott (Rolt).
Claire Arnott, nee Rolt, is an experienced sport scientist and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Pretoria’s Sport, Exercise, Medicine, and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI). As an accomplished swimmer herself (and still a dominant competitor in Master swimming), her passion for swimming and performance is unwavering. Her expertise is pivotal in the […]
Quick-fire questions with Rocco Meiring.
In South African swimming circles, Rocco Meiring is a force to be reckoned with. He is the head coach at the University of Pretoria (TUKS) and coach to 200m Breaststroker Tatjana Schoenmaker (2018 Commonwealth gold medalist and 2019 World Championships silver medalist). He is widely respected by coaches and swimmers alike. VS. caught up with […]
Quick-fire questions with Dune Coetzee.
Dune Coetzee (17) is a top South African swimmer who competes out of the University of Pretoria (TUKS). She won the 400m freestyle and 200m butterfly events at the 2019 South African National Championships and placed eighth in the 200m butterfly at the 2019 World Juniors. She also competed for Team South Africa at the […]
Now is the most opportune time to scout your opponents.
Scouting Your Opponents. Widespread lockdown is slowly being loosened in certain parts of the world. And the excitement about a possible return to sport, or at least the opening of training facilities, is building. A lot has been said about using the unplanned break positively. Other than staying fit and healthy, scouting opponents […]
It’s not a lockdown; it’s a retreat.
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the world of sports. Global sports have been rocked by the coronavirus outbreak. Everyone from top professional athletes to passionate amateurs has felt the impact of measures taken across the world. Nobody knows what will happen when this will be over, and in what ways competitive sports […]