Comments on: More with less: the greatest challenge sport has ever faced.

By: Wayne Goldsmith

Wayne Goldsmith — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:48:46 +0000

Thanks guys.

About to do PART TWO of the article – will enjoy your comments.

I got several negative emails about this – and all saying the same thing:

“Wayne. Interesting article but you don’t understand. Our sport is different. It will not happen in our sport”.

These are the same people who probably said last year, “Sure the world is about to face a global economic crisis, but it will not happen in our country. Our country is different”.

Guys – get over it. In the global village we all live in, societal trends hit all nations, all peoples, all religions, all idealogies and ALL SPORTS. No one is immune to the incredible changes in society.

Prepare to be victorious over the challenges of the future or be a victim of them.

By: Mick

Mick — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:26:22 +0000

I am involved in country football and the more with less applies in this neck of the woods. Intweresting article and like the others I await more stimulating reading.

By: Steve G

Steve G — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:16:51 +0000

Hi Wayne

Thought provoking article but I think you’ve missed one significant point – the business of sport. The commercial power of sport is only going to intensify and with that comes more opportunities for athletes to commit their time to the pursuit of excellence. As the gap between amateur and professional sport widens so too do people’s motives to participate. One path requires a high level of sacrifice and time commitment but offers potential financial and status reward. The other is a lifestyle choice and more exposed to the pressures of an increasing time poor society that you speak of. The latter is not about the pursuit of excellence, it’s about the pursuit of happiness and that’s less about time and more about individual choice.

Thanks for the mind fuel.

By: andre

andre — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:56:28 +0000

Great article, but as a fitness trainer working with potential stars, how are we going to get players bigger and stronger faster. I know we have to addapt, but the body can only adapt so fast. If you have answers I would love to know. WOuld it be more total body training than simply old style body building splits. Love your articles.

By: Eric Landa

Eric Landa — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:50:36 +0000

Hey Wayne

Been reading through this article with great interest, very curious to read the next one following up on this..

Keep up the good work mate, always a pleasure to read these great articles. And much appreciated.

Cheers.

By: Peter Spence

Peter Spence — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:05:57 +0000

Hi Wayne,
I like your tack and agree with your sentiments. The world is changing at an increasingly rapid rate. Let’s talk more about these challenges and meet them.
Time is certainly compressing but we have tools at our fingertips that previous generations haven’t been able to access. Using these tools and the systems that are available requires a change of thinking and a new and ever-changing method of operating. I know that you are well aware of that.
I’m up for the challenge. How do you want to go forward from here?
Let’s map it out.
Regards,
Peter