# The Athlete Place ## About **URL:** https://www.theathleteplace.com **By:** Joe Fuggle ## Pages - [Copy of The Athlete Place - Junior](https://www.theathleteplace.com/junior-3): Get started with The Athlete Place: Junior, built for ambitious athletes in high school, college or sixth form. - [Copy of For Schools](https://www.theathleteplace.com/schools-2) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.theathleteplace.com/cookie-policy): The Athlete Place cookie policy - [Duty of Care: Our Solution](https://www.theathleteplace.com/duty-of-care) - [What You Get](https://www.theathleteplace.com/what-you-get) - [Our Platforms](https://www.theathleteplace.com/our-platforms): Take a look at the different platforms you can access through The Athlete Place. - [For Teams & NGBs](https://www.theathleteplace.com/teams-and-ngbs) - [For University & Colleges](https://www.theathleteplace.com/university-and-colleges) - [Chose Platform](https://www.theathleteplace.com/login-portal) - [Book a Demo](https://www.theathleteplace.com/book-a-demo): Meet the team, ask questions and see The Athlete Place for yourself! - [For Schools](https://www.theathleteplace.com/schools) - [Parents](https://www.theathleteplace.com/parents): A support platform for athlete parents, offering guidance, tools and insight to help young athletes succeed on and off the field. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.theathleteplace.com/privacy-policy-old): The Athlete Place's Privacy Policy. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.theathleteplace.com/privacy-policy) - [Schools & Organisations](https://www.theathleteplace.com/partner-with-us): See how leading schools and performance programmes are using The Athlete Place. - [Athletes](https://www.theathleteplace.com/athletes): The Athlete Place is an online platform that brings elite-level performance and wellbeing guidance to all teenage athletes. - [The Athlete Place - Senior](https://www.theathleteplace.com/senior): Get started with The Athlete Place: Senior, for athletes 18+ wanting to smash their goals in sport and in life. - [Contact](https://www.theathleteplace.com/contact) - [Which Are You?](https://www.theathleteplace.com/athletes-old) - [Work With Us](https://www.theathleteplace.com/work-with-us): Learn how we can work together to enhance your athlete support, performance and and duty of care responsibilities. - [Our Story](https://www.theathleteplace.com/our-story) - [The Athlete Place | Parents](https://www.theathleteplace.com/parents-as-of-03/02/26): A support platform for athlete parents, offering guidance, tools and insight to help young athletes succeed on and off the field. - [The Athlete Place - Junior](https://www.theathleteplace.com/junior): Get started with The Athlete Place: Junior, built for ambitious athletes in high school, college or sixth form. - [Home](https://www.theathleteplace.com/home-as-of-03/02/2026): The All-In-One Platform For Athlete Success and Wellbeing - [Home](https://www.theathleteplace.com/): The All-In-One Platform For Athlete Success and Wellbeing ## Blog - [Training For Fun: The Importance of Finding Your Why by Joe Fuggle](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96683-training-for-fun) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 5, 2024) - [Body Image in Sport: I. Am. Fed. Up. by Ella Revitt](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96520-body-image-in-sport) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 5, 2024) - [Beliefs and Wellbeing: Do the Way that Athletes Think Influence Their Mental Health? by Paul Mansell](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96509-beliefs-and-wellbeing-do-the-way-that) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 5, 2024): Stressors can often feel overwhelming for athletes.... - [14 Christmas Gifts Teenagers in Sport Will Actually Want](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101719-christmas-gifts-teenagers-in-sport) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 4, 2024): Christmas gifts for all sports as suggested by professional sportspeople. Ideal for all sporty people. - [Sports Nutrition Basics for Parents of Teenage Athletes](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101545-sport-nutrition-basic-tips-for-parents) by Joe Fuggle (Oct 25, 2024): Learn the basics of sports nutrition for teenage athletes and how parents can support training, recovery, and everyday energy with simple, practical habits. - [The Difference in Mindset Between Elite Sports by Tyrese Johnson-Fisher](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96690-the-difference-in-mindset-between-elite-sports) by Joe Fuggle (Jun 8, 2024) - [Female Athlete Triad & REDs: My Recovery by Cerian Harries](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96519-female-athlete-triad-reds-my-recovery) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 6, 2023) - [Mental Health in Sport: Why I Quit Athletics (and Why I Came Back) by Jordanna Morrish](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96508-mental-health-in-sport-why-i-quit) by Joe Fuggle (Oct 9, 2023): By the time I was 17, my future in athletics had more or less come to an end, and it had nothing to do with injuries or a lack of passion for athletics. I felt alone, had no guidance, not enough money, and had made little progress over the few years that I had been competing... - [It’s Never Too Late... by Eugene Amo-Dadzie](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96510-it-s-never-too-late-by-eugene-amo-dadzie) by Joe Fuggle (Oct 1, 2023): The World's fastest accountant* discusses how he got into the sport aged 26 and is defying the 'norm' having just run 10.05 aged 30. (He has since run 9.93s in 2023) *Not fact-checked 😂 - [How to Build a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship in Youth Sport](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101542-the-parent-coach-relationship) by Joe Fuggle (Sep 4, 2023): A strong parent-coach relationship can transform your young athlete's experience. Learn how to communicate with your child's coach in a way that supports performance, confidence and wellbeing. - [Athlete Dating: The Good, the Bad and the Downright Filthy ](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96529-athlete-dating) by Joe Fuggle (Aug 29, 2023): Do athletes make good partners? From training camp lies to Fitbit-checking dates, here's the unfiltered truth about athlete dating. Funny, filthy, and surprisingly relatable. - [Diabetes: How My Life Changed Forever as an International Athlete by Abi Woodliffe-Thomas](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96525-diabetes-how-my-life-changed-forever) by Joe Fuggle (Aug 21, 2023) - [Education and Elite Sport - A Different Approach](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101540-education-and-elite-sport-a-different) by Joe Fuggle (Aug 14, 2023): Balancing education and high-level sports can be challenging. The emergence of new Virtual Learning Academies now means high-performing school-age athletes have an alternative to the conventional school route. - [The Real Cost of Youth Sports Kit](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101541-lets-talk-about-kit) by Joe Fuggle (Jun 12, 2023): Youth sports kits cost more than you think, and not just financially. Here's what parents need to know about managing the budget without knocking your teenager's confidence. - [The American Dream: A Bed Of Roses, Or A Mass Of Thorns? by Catherine Reid](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96517-the-american-dream) by Joe Fuggle (Jun 6, 2023) - [5 Ways to Improve Your Teenager’s Sports Performance](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101543-helping-kids-succeed-in-sport-your-role) by Joe Fuggle (May 15, 2023): Discover 5 simple ways parents can improve their teenager’s sports performance, from nutrition and sleep to mindset and confidence. - [The Rising Expectations of Age-Group Excellence by Molly Walsh](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96527-the-rising-expectations-of-age-group-excellence) by Joe Fuggle (May 8, 2023) - [Top 3 Tips for Balancing Boarding School and Sport by James Taylor](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96511-top-3-tips-for-balancing-boarding-school) by Joe Fuggle (Apr 25, 2023) - [Shoe Regulations Explained by Imani Esmaail](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96512-shoe-regulations-explained-by-imani) by Joe Fuggle (Mar 2, 2023): Shoe technology in athletics has made some huge advances in recent years. The new wave of shoes in the sport have been dubbed ‘super shoes’ they generally feature carbon plates and/or thick soles... - [My Case of Burnout as a Former Junior International by Joe Fuggle](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96691-my-case-of-burnout-as-a-former-junior) by Joe Fuggle (Feb 6, 2023) - [Sleep for Athletes: Why It's Your Most Underrated Performance Tool](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96513-the-importance-of-sleep-by-sandy-wilson) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 11, 2022): Poor sleep affects two-thirds of athletes. Find out why sleep is one of the most underrated performance tools available, and what you can do about it. - [Reflecting on 2022 by The Visions Podcast](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96514-reflecting-on-2022-by-the-visions-podcast) by Joe Fuggle (Oct 26, 2022): Destiny and Josh discuss what life has been like over the last year. In their case, it was a year full of change and learning. - [Lessons From a Former Athlete; What I Want My Sons to Know by Matt Roberts](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96515-lessons-from-a-former-athlete-matt-roberts) by Joe Fuggle (Oct 4, 2022): Part of a long list of things that I want my sons to know. And yet I know that I don’t need to teach them, I’ll explain. - [It's Okay to Not Be Okay by Darcey Kuypers](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96516-its-okay-to-not-be-okay) by Joe Fuggle (Sep 8, 2022) - [Bottling Things Up Does NOT Work, Trust Me... by Brydon Duncan](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96507-bottling-things-up-does-not-work) by Joe Fuggle (Aug 22, 2022): Up and coming Discus thrower reflects on his challenges in the 2022 season and his experiences using food as a coping mechanism. - [Team Selection: Why Do We Try So Hard? by Dan Putnam](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96518-team-selection-why-do-we-try) by Joe Fuggle (Aug 18, 2022) - [A Message to Those Who are “One-Step Below the Top” by Jacob Nelson](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96441-a-message-to-those-who-are-one-step-below-the-top) by Joe Fuggle (Aug 10, 2022) - [Should My Child Focus on One Sport? What the Research Really Says](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101539-should-young-athletes-specialise) by Joe Fuggle (Aug 8, 2022): Discover whether specialising in one sport can help or hinder your young athlete's chances of success or whether the more general, multi-sport approach is considered more beneficial. - [Post-Viral Fatigue and Over-Training: How to Avoid, How to Cope, How to Recover by Daniel Rees](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96521-post-viral-fatigue-and-over-training) by Joe Fuggle (Jun 7, 2022) - [How Kids Really Want Parents to Behave at Their Sports Competition](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/101546-how-kids-in-sport-want-parents-to-behave) by Joe Fuggle (May 9, 2022): You might think you know what your child wants from you at competitions. But what the research shows might surprise you. Here's what the science, and the athletes themselves, actually say. - [This Too Shall Pass by Ben Hawkes](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96522-this-too-shall-pass-by-ben-hawkes) by Joe Fuggle (Apr 10, 2022) - [Dealing with Loss as an Athlete by Daniel Hill](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96523-dealing-with-loss-as-an-athlete) by Joe Fuggle (Mar 19, 2022) - [Health, Fitness and Injuries: What Can It Do To An Athlete? by Harry Kendall](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96524-health-fitness-and-injuries) by Joe Fuggle (Mar 15, 2022) - [My Transplant and Me by Emma Wiltshire](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96526-my-transplant-and-me-by-emma-wiltshire) by Joe Fuggle (Mar 2, 2022) - [Living With Athletes? The Good, the Bad and the Messy Kitchens...](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96528-living-with-athletes) by Joe Fuggle (Feb 28, 2022) - [The Honest Truth: My experience of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) by Hannah Knights](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96530-the-honest-truth-my-experience-of) by Joe Fuggle (Feb 10, 2022) - [Rest Day Fuelling for Athletes: 5 Tips to Recover Smarter](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96531-train-hard-recover-harder-tips-for-rest) by Joe Fuggle (Feb 2, 2022): Not sure how to eat on a rest day? Discover 5 evidence-based nutrition tips to help young athletes recover faster, protect muscles, and perform better next session. - [America: Where the Grass is Greener or a Murky Swamp Where Athletes Rarely Prosper? by Harry Kendall](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96443-america-where-the-grass-is-greener) by Joe Fuggle (Jan 31, 2022) - [How Can Student-Athletes Build Resilience and Prevent Burnout? by Helena Keenan](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96679-student-athlete-resilience) by Joe Fuggle (Jan 21, 2022) - [Leaving Sports and Finding Yourself...Again? by Daniel Oderinde](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96680-leaving-sports-and-finding-yourself) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 24, 2021) - [How I Got Into Running by Conrad Williams](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96681-conrad-williams) by Joe Fuggle (Oct 7, 2021) - [Training Tips for Multi Event Athletes by Ashleigh Spiliopoulou](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96684-top-tips-for-long-training-days) by Joe Fuggle (Apr 13, 2021): Learn practical training tips for multi-event athletes, including how to manage long training days, balance multiple sessions, and improve recovery and performance. - [Super Spikes: Are They Fair? by Trak Archives](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96685-super-spikes-are-they-fair) by Joe Fuggle (Mar 8, 2021) - [Olympic Aspirations: but at what cost? by Thomas Miller](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96686-olympic-aspirations-but-at-what-cost) by Joe Fuggle (Jan 4, 2021) - [The Athlete Afterlife by Emily Borthwick](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96687-the-athlete-afterlife-by-emily-borthwick) by Joe Fuggle (Dec 18, 2020) - [The Journey by Yasmin Liverpool](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96688-the-journey-by-yasmin-liverpool) by Joe Fuggle (Dec 5, 2020) - [Life After Sport as a Winter Olympian by Dave Coleman](https://www.theathleteplace.com/blog/96689-life-after-sport-as-a-winter-olympian) by Joe Fuggle (Nov 19, 2020) ## Products - [University of Sussex](https://www.theathleteplace.com/products/217846-University-of-Sussex) - [The Athlete Place](https://www.theathleteplace.com/products/206315-The-Athlete-Place)