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Special Talent, Special Treatment: How to Manage Superstar Athletes

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Special Talent, Special Treatment: How to Manage Superstar Athletes

In elite sport, all athletes are equal; some however are undoubtedly more equal than others. In a world where human beings are separated by their abilities on the field, is it fair to treat everyone equally? Is this egalitarian utopia even worth pursuing? Would this approach negatively impact the creativity and flair of star athletes and how can coaches navigate this dilemma without alienating the rest of the squad? CONQA Sport explores these questions and more.

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DROPPING THE MONEY BALL: WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GO BROKE

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DROPPING THE MONEY BALL: WHY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GO BROKE

Philip Buchanon's book New Money: Staying Rich, is a revealing personal account that explores some of the financial burdens that so many professional athletes face when they sign massive contracts. Buchanon bravely discloses how his own mother demanded a pay-out of US$1 million for raising her son for 18 years, as well as other shocking anecdotes. Many athletes are ill-equipped to handle new money and squander small fortunes. In an exclusive interview with Conqa Sport, Buchanon discusses how he hopes his book can inspire and educate young athletes. 

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THE BIG CAT WHISPERER: WHAT ELITE SPORT CAN LEARN FROM THE WILD

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THE BIG CAT WHISPERER: WHAT ELITE SPORT CAN LEARN FROM THE WILD

As apex predators, Africa’s three big cats have to draw on resources and skills honed over millennia. The leopard’s cunning and resilience, the cheetah’s grace and speed, the lion’s strength and power; the African plains marvel at nature’s glory. Like claws and teeth, sports stars need to keep their minds sharp and ready for any obstacle that comes their way. It’s eat or be eaten, and only the very best can stay at the top of the food chain.

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EDUCATION FROM ISOLATION: WHAT THE AFL CAN TEACH US

Whether you're liking, sharing, or retweeting, the exchange of information is simply a click away. By sharing knowledge we progress our own understanding of the world around us. It's how we grow and develop ideas. For some though, making cognitive progress requires a little more than a social media interaction. For coaches in the Australian Football League (AFL), developing their game has required some out of the box thinking.

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THE WHEELS OF CHANGE: RISING OUT OF AFRICA

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THE WHEELS OF CHANGE: RISING OUT OF AFRICA

MTN-Qhubeka are set to become the first African team to race in the Tour de France. Their journey has been one of upliftment and dedication. This is no mere sporting success story; what is happening with this team transcends the standard checks and balances of professional sport. CONQA Sport sat down with Douglas Ryder, owner and manager of the team, to discuss his MTN-Qhubeka's journey and how through a unique ethos and philosophy, he is set to make history.

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