Gold Medalist Leads the Way for Australia’s Next Para-Rowing Stars

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CCwNK" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CCwNK.jpg"/> <div> <p> Less than a year after losing his lower left leg in a motorcycle accident, Jack McLeish has returned to the sport of rowing and is getting back into the swing of things. </p> <p> The teenager's comeback to swimming has been overseen by Jed Altschwager, a Paris Paralympic gold medalist, who traveled from Adelaide to Queensland to meet with the young athlete and his prosthetist in Gold Coast. </p> <p> Altschwager, who was Australia's inaugural Paralympic rowing champion, assisted Jack in overcoming and bypassing the two-year hurdles he faced in locating the perfect prosthesis for his rowing endeavors. </p> <p> Jack's old prosthesis featured a large spring with limited mobility — his new "rowing foot" enables greater flexibility at the ankle joint. </p> <p> "Having someone who has experienced things firsthand for about ten years is beneficial," Jack mentioned. </p> <blockquote> <p> It's great to have someone who understands feet. </p> </blockquote> <p> The Southport School pupil, who had his leg amputated last May, developed a passion for rowing as soon as he grasped an oar during his Grade 7 year. The sight of the rowing vessels outside his dormitory piqued his interest right away. </p> <p> The student hailing from Winton, an outback township in Western Queensland, joined the school's rowing squad that very year. </p> <p> Jack's comeback to school coincided precisely with the beginning of the rowing season following his accident. </p> <p> "The moment I returned to the boat and started some training, it felt quite usual," stated the Year 9 student. </p> <p> It doesn’t seem very different. Clearly, there’s reduced power, yet everything still feels alike. </p> <p> Last year, Altschwager secured a Paralympic gold medal before retiring soon after. They connected with Jack via shared contacts and assisted them in returning to sailing. </p> <h4> Aspiring Paralympian </h4> <p> While Altschwager, who is also a below-the-knee amputee, was visiting Jack's school, he was also introduced to another student who had taken an interest in para-rowing. </p> <p> Year 10 student Beau McKelvey started rowing at the end of last year and is considering a career in the sport. </p> <p> The student from Goondiwindi, on Queensland's southern border, broke his back after falling off his motorbike in 2021 and has no feeling from his waist down. </p> <p> The 15-year-old had always been a sporty person before his accident, and became involved in rowing after the school's head coach scouted him out at a swimming carnival. </p> <p> "He just came up to me and said, 'If you'd like to try rowing, you can come and see me one day, and we'll figure it out from there'," Beau said. </p> <p> "It's been one difficult but easy path." </p> <p> Artschwager's sports career has been a source of inspiration for Beau. </p> <blockquote> <p> "He could show us how he'd gone down that Paralympic path and show us what we need to do to be able to go down that path as well," he said. </p> </blockquote> <p> I will continue along the path of rowing and focus on my training, hoping to participate in more events such as those at the state level, which will help me gain additional experience in racing. </p> <p> Then simply observe what chances arise. </p> <p> Altschwager was struck by what he saw at the school. </p> <p> “What I witnessed personally was an incredibly open-minded coach who asked, ‘Hey mate, what do you need to make this happen?’” he stated. </p> <p> It was incredibly amazing for someone who has gone through such challenges as a disabled person to experience this setting. </p> <p> There aren’t many venues, including Para sports clubs, that back rowing and Paralympic development paths. </p> <p> The Paralympian advised the boys to simply "carry on with rowing." </p> <p> "Right now, you're essentially doing absolutely everything within your power to get yourself into an excellent position, performance-wise," Altschwager stated. </p> <h4> The first pre-race event in over 100 years </h4> <p> Andrew Hawkin, the headmaster of The Southport School, stated that involving the boys in the sport was significant. </p> <p> "We simply want them to feel as ordinary as any other boy at this school since they are our kids," he stated. </p> <p> As the chairman of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS), Mr Hawkin advocated for the inclusion of the inaugural para-race at the GPS Head of the River regatta earlier this year, allowing Beau and Jack to participate. </p> <p> Mr Hawkin expressed his aspiration for every athletic event we undertake to include a categorized race of some sort, with rowing being a natural opportunity to give it a try. </p> <p> This was the inaugural event of this nature in the regatta's 104-year history. </p> <blockquote> <p> "It’s fantastic because these individuals have become part of history," Mr Hawkin stated. </p> </blockquote> <p> Hard to imagine we've never done this until now. </p> <p> To tell you the truth, I'm quite enthusiastic about the coming 104 years. </p> <p> Mr Hawkin said that if he witnessed Jack and Beau competing in the rowing event at the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games, he would consider quitting his educational career. </p> <p> "I consider this a success because it opens new opportunities for our boys and who knows where this might take us," he stated. </p> <p> I couldn't ask for anything more. </p> </div>

Gold Medalist Leads the Way for Australia’s Next Para-Rowing Stars

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AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

<p> Essendon's Brad Scott has issued a dire warning about the future of AFL coaching ranks, insisting current players don't see it as a viable career. </p> <p> In a passionate plea, Scott urged the AFL to listen to the coaches rather than treat their issues as "nonsense". </p> <p> Scott, who formerly worked as the AFL football boss, claims he has never seen the coaching fraternity so "disenfranchised". </p> <p> After retiring from playing in 2006, Scott immediately found work as an assistant coach at Collingwood, before spending a decade in the top job at North Melbourne from 2010. </p> <p> The dual Brisbane Lions premiership player feels Essendon are listened to by the AFL, but believes that is not a common experience. </p> <p> "In my time in footy, I've never seen a coaching group more frustrated with a whole range of things," Scott said on Wednesday. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Cz7Fe" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Cz7Fe.jpg"/> <p> "That's not to do with umpiring, it's not to do with even relationships with the AFL. </p> <p> "It's more the way coaches are regarded within the AFL. </p> <p> "I've never seen a coaching group more disenfranchised with the way they're treated as a whole." </p> <p> The AFL slashed the soft cap for football staff at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns that forced the 2020 season to be suspended, and eventually reduced. </p> <p> But nearly four years on from the last of the pandemic lockdowns, the soft cap is still nowhere near pre-COVID levels. </p> <p> For 2025-27, the AFL increased the soft-cap limit from $7.275 million to $7.675 million. </p> <p> "While the game is blossoming and the game is in great shape, the AFL have clearly said what their priorities are - and coaching and football departments are low on that priority list," Scott said. </p> <p> He is certain the AFL won't be able to keep or attract new coaches, if it is not urgently addressed. </p> <p> "We won't only lose them, we just won't gain them," Scott said. </p> <p> "Talk to the (AFL) Players' Association about pathways for players into coaching, and their feedback is solid - players don't want to do it. </p> <p> "They see what the coaches are doing and they don't want to do that. </p> <p> "They see the benefits in terms of the career in coaching versus the challenges it throws up, and they're voting with their feet and choosing not to pursue it. </p> <p> "For the first time I remember ever in footy, that's happening, and that's been talked about and just disregarded as just a nonsense by the AFL. </p> <p> "Well, it's happening. It's going to continue to happen." </p> <p> Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae agreed with Scott. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CyVY7" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CyVY7.jpg"/> <p> "The soft cap, it's reached its boiling point in terms of our staff," McRae said on Wednesday. </p> <p> "And it's not just coaches, it's our staff. </p> <p> "And right now, there's a lot of loud voices. There's a lot of yelling, going 'what's going on?' </p> <p> " ... there's a lot of staff that are working long hours, and they want to be rewarded for that." </p> <p> AFL boss Andrew Dillon defended the league's approach. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CyXNm" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CyXNm.jpg"/> <p> "There have been substantial increases to the soft cap over the last couple of years, post-COVID, getting back to the 2019 levels," Dillon said in Adelaide on Wednesday. </p> <p> "Then ultimately it's a call for the clubs about how they divide up the soft cap amongst senior coach, assistant coaches, high performance, list managers and operations. </p> <p> Scott's plea follows his twin brother, Geelong coach Chris, on Tuesday criticising the AFL for "cherry-picking" when they clarify umpiring decisions. </p> <p> Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge recently teed off at the AFL for confusion around tackling. </p>

AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss

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Coaching Change Looms as Wallabies Seek Success

<p> The CEO of Rugby Australia, Phil Waugh, is considering permitting the inclusion of the new Wallabies The coach will also take up a role in Super Rugby, with the hunt for Joe Schmidt's successor entering its third month. </p> <p> On Wednesday morning, Waugh stated that the search for Schmidt's replacement had reached "the very final stages." </p> <p> Schmidt stated he would conclude his tenure following the British and Irish Lions tour and culminate with one last Bledisloe Cup series. </p> <p> <strong> Catch every thrilling moment of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season exclusively on Stan Sport. </strong> <strong> The sole destination for watching all matches without ads, both live and on-demand. </strong> </p> <p> Les Kiss continues to be the leading candidate for the Queensland Reds coaching position; however, Michael Cheika, Dan McKellar, Stephen Larkham, former Wales coach Warren Gatland, and past England coach Stuart Lancaster have also been mentioned as possibilities. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CyPRh" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CyPRh.jpg"/> <p> Permitting the Wallabies coach to take up an additional coaching role would mark a departure from established tradition. </p> <p> "Traditionally, our focus has been on discussing a potential head coach for the Wallabies, which often diverts attention away from the assistant coaches and what’s occurring within the Super Rugby teams," Waugh said to journalists, including Wide World of Sports, on Wednesday. </p> <p> We're concentrating on securing the top-tier coaches for the Super Rugby setting, as winning at this level is essential before aiming to triumph in international tests. </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> Major Rugby Australia agreement prolonged for multiple years </strong> <strong>  </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> Prominent agent harshes his client publicly on television </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> Star received a massive ban for elbowing an opponent. </strong> </p> <p> We have full confidence that we will strike the perfect balance between utilizing shared services or resources and making sure that the globe’s top-tier coaches lead our international initiative. </p> <p> We aim for the optimal result, and if that involves shared services or job sharing arrangements, we will pursue those options. </p> <p> League convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii said there was "no rush" in finding Schmidt's replacement, and the playing group had faith in the Rugby Australia board. </p> <p> "I’m actually pretty relaxed about it for my part," he stated. </p> <p> As a team, we have confidence in the board selecting the appropriate individual for the role. I believe there’s no urgency here. In my view, as an organization, we should proceed with caution since this will be a highly significant choice. </p> <p> Last week’s news indicated that Noah Lolesio, one of his teammates from the Wallabies, might have jeopardized his position in the team for the upcoming Lions tour due to signing an agreement to play in Japan. </p> <p> Suaalii mentioned that he understood the reasons behind players' decisions. </p> <p> The upcoming World Cup at home will be led by the new Wallabies coach next year. </p> <p> The final game for Schmidt as coach will take place on October 4. </p>

Coaching Change Looms as Wallabies Seek Success

The CEO of Rugby Australia, Phil Waugh, is considering permitting the inclusion of the new Wallabies The coach will also take up a role ...

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NBA Teams Ax Coach Just Days Before Playoffs

<p> Michael Malone led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs. NBA The title was secured in 2023. For seven years running, he has guided them into the postseason. Despite losing four games consecutively, they remain well-placed to secure home-court advantage for the first round. </p> <p> He has departed with three games remaining — an unprecedented step for a team destined for the playoffs. </p> <p> On Wednesday, the Nuggets unexpectedly dismissed Malone just days before the start of the regular season. General Manager Calvin Booth is also leaving, as his contract won’t be extended. The team announced that David Adelman will take over as head coach for the rest of the season. </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> 'Thunder forming' as NRL team plots to seize control of MCG </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> "Need to recover": Red Bull respond following the pistol's first use </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE:  </strong> <strong> Gout's rapid progression was astonishing—but he’s ready for an early lead. </strong> </p> <p> Josh Kroenke, the vice chairman of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Nuggets, stated "we approach this decision without joy" as the team announced the coaching change. </p> <p> This decision wasn’t taken impulsively; rather, it underwent thorough scrutiny," Kroenke stated. "We’re doing this solely to enhance our team’s prospects of winning the 2025 NBA championship and bringing another trophy to Denver as well as delighting supporters nationwide. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CyaYN" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CyaYN.jpg"/> <p> In NBA history, there has never been a case where a team changed its coach just three games from the end of the season and still made it to the postseason. Although the Nuggets haven’t secured their spot in the playoffs yet, they’re guaranteed at least a place in the play-in tournament. Prior to this recent development, the most recent midseason coaching switch for a playoff-bound team occurred back in 1983 when Larry Brown departed from the New Jersey Nets with only six games remaining to assume his role at the University of Kansas. </p> <p> This season, the Nuggets have a record of 47-32, placing them among several teams vying for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. They claimed the championship in 2023 and last year they were defeated in Game 7 at their own arena during the Western Conference semifinals against Minnesota. </p> <p> After the latest loss, which was a 125-120 defeat against Indiana on Monday, Malone took responsibility upon himself. </p> <p> "I’ll begin with myself: we’ve had four consecutive losses, and I’m done with this guy, that guy approach. As the head coach, how am I failing to do my job properly?" asked Malone. "It’s been quite some time since we last experienced such a streak of defeats. Winning makes it simple to stick together and claim unity, but what happens during these tough times? Can we still remain united?” </p> <p> The slide occurred even though Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic — who has won three out of the past four NBA MVP awards — had an exceptional season, putting up averages of 30 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game. However, this outstanding performance still didn’t secure Denver’s position to have home-court advantage heading into the first round as they entered the final week of the regular season uncertain about their status. </p> <p> Following their defeat against the Pacers, when Jokic was questioned about his primary worry for the team at present, he addressed this issue. </p> <p> "I'm not sure. Perhaps we simply, well, I honestly don't know," Jokic stated. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CycOB" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CycOB.jpg"/> <p> The Nuggets are pinning their hopes on a shake-up for a solution. </p> <p> Malone was the fourth-longest tenured active NBA coach, following Gregg Popovich from San Antonio and Erik Spoelstra from Miami. Golden State’s Steve Kerr. </p> <p> Malone secured 471 regular-season victories with the Denver team, which is 39 more wins than Doug Moe’s total, establishing Malone as the franchise leader in this category. </p> <p> Although the timing of this decision is regrettable, since Coach Malone played an instrumental role in establishing the cornerstone of our now championship-caliber team, it has become essential to take this measure so we can strive for supremacy immediately. The benchmarks and high expectations characteristic of a champion still apply for the ongoing season. As we move ahead, we anticipate expanding upon the solid groundwork established by Coach Malone throughout his groundbreaking ten-year tenure with the Denver squad," stated Kroenke. </p> <p> Malone enjoyed steady success in Denver. During his initial two seasons with the Nuggets, they ended up with losing records, but for the subsequent eight years, they achieved winning records under his tenure. </p> <p> The team's streak of making it to the postseason continues with their seventh consecutive appearance this season. Although they haven't secured a playoff spot just yet, they can be certain of ending up at worst in the play-in tournament. </p> <p> Beginning with their initial playoff run under Malone in 2019, the Nuggets advanced past the first round on five occasions out of seven opportunities. In 2020, they reached the Western Conference Finals during the season at Walt Disney World. The following year, 2023, saw them dominate the playoffs by securing victory in 16 out of 20 games en route to claiming the title. </p> <p> For the second time within the past fortnight, a playoff-destined team has let go of their head coach. Just like Memphis—a squad guaranteed at least a play-in berth—opted to release Taylor Jenkins approximately a month ago as they had nine games remaining in the regular season. They replaced him with Tuomas Iisalo, who took over on an interim basis. </p> <p> The Nets separated from Brown (formally he stepped down) when six matches remained in the 1982-83 season, and the Nets — who have since moved to Brooklyn — swapped Kenny Atkinson out for Jacque Vaughn during the last ten games of the NBA "bubble" campaign in 2019-20. Both the 1983 edition of the Nets and the 2020 squad ended up winless in their respective playoffs following these coaching switches; only time will reveal how things unfold between the Grizzlies and Nuggets this year. </p> <p> In 2017, Booth moved to Denver as an assistant general manager and received a promotion to GM in July 2020. His latest agreement with the team was inked in 2022. </p> <p> Kroenke acknowledged Booth "for assisting in putting the last touches on the lineup that brought Denver and their supporters their inaugural NBA title." </p> <p> "Calvin’s understanding of the sport, his dedication to talent evaluation, and his extensive background as both a player and an official within the NBA have propelled our institution to unprecedented levels, and we will keep advancing with this momentum," stated Kroenke. </p> <p> The Nuggets will be playing against Sacramento on Thursday. </p>

NBA Teams Ax Coach Just Days Before Playoffs

Michael Malone led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs. NBA The title was secured in 2023. For seven years running, he has guided them in...

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Storm Boss Teases Big News on Bellamy’s Future

<p> Storm manager Justin Rodski is optimistic Craig Bellamy He will extend his notable coaching career through the 2026 season—and possibly beyond. </p> <p> When it seemed Bellamy might step back a few years ago, the three-time premiership champion has rediscovered his form with the present team. </p> <p> Last year, Melbourne reached the Grand Final and narrowly lost to Penrith in an intense match, but they appear to be strong contenders for claiming this year’s championship. </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> NRL weighing up bombshell move to take over Super League </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> 'Time will tell': Magpies gun hints at potential trade </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE:  </strong> <strong> 'Storm brewing' as NRL powerhouse plan to take over MCG </strong> </p> <p> The ambiguity surrounding Bellamy's future — a topic of discussion each year at this time — hasn’t surfaced yet, with everyone expecting him to stay on board. </p> <p> Furthermore, the strongest sign so far comes from the club’s CEO who stated to 9News Melbourne that he “can’t envision a reason” why Bellamy wouldn’t prolong his stay with the Storm. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1v5yD2" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1v5yD2.jpg"/> <p> "We will meet with Craig for discussions over the coming few weeks," Rodski stated. </p> <p> Every piece of feedback I’ve gotten has been quite positive. He’s genuinely loving his coaching role, brimming with enthusiasm each day as he heads to work, and he’s assembled an excellent team. </p> <p> There isn't any rationale for him not continuing as a coach, but we still need to have that conversation. I feel quite positive about his stance on staying involved with coaching. </p> <p> <strong> Catch the 2025 NRL grand final live and for free on Nine. </strong> <strong> 9Now </strong> <strong> . </strong> </p> <p> There's still plenty of excellent coaching remaining in him – he's merely a young fellow with abundant energy, fervent enthusiasm, and strong ambition, and his coaching skills remain top-notch. </p> <p> We can aim for it to be not only next year but also extend further. </p> <p> The individual, who is 65 years old, has led the Storm for over two decades and faced significant challenges during the late 2000s due to the salary cap scandal. </p> <p> Recently, viewers have been privy to a more gentle aspect of Bellamy, largely due to his Stan Sport documentary which provided an inside look at the Storm. </p> <p> Frank Ponissi, who leads the club’s football operations, thinks that Bellamy ought to seek inspiration from another seasoned coach as he continues his journey in coaching. </p> <p> "As far as I've observed, his coaching is top-notch," he said to 4BC Radio. </p> <p> I don't see any reason for him to stop, and I believe Wayne Bennett is demonstrating that age doesn’t hold you back. He’s achieving remarkable things... which could inspire Craig. </p> <p> In round six, Melbourne will face off against the Warriors at AAMI Park. </p>

Storm Boss Teases Big News on Bellamy’s Future

Storm manager Justin Rodski is optimistic Craig Bellamy He will extend his notable coaching career through the 2026 season—and possibl...

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Transforming Safety in Athletics: My Journey From Past Regrets to Positive Change

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BNTQk" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BNTQk.jpg"/> <p> A previous Scottish pole-vaulting champion, who advocated for significant welfare reforms within athletics, expresses contentment that the sport has become more secure following the adoption of her suggestions throughout the United Kingdom. </p> <p> Anna Gordon, who hails from Perth, faced rejection from several of her contemporaries following her allegations against her coach regarding sexual misconduct in 2013. </p> <p> The coach in question was acquitted in court; however, Scottish Athletics never conducted an internal investigation. </p> <p> After conducting an extensive examination of welfare procedures throughout the UK, British Athletics looked into the matter and imposed a lifetime ban on the coach in February. They also offered their apologies to all individuals affected by this issue. </p> <p> Scottish Athletics has likewise offered an apology after acknowledging they fell short for those who filed complaints. </p> <p> They rescinded the coach's honorary lifetime membership as well. </p> <p> When Anna, who later became the Scottish junior pole vaulting champion, was 16 years old, she filed her initial complaint. </p> <p> She stated that causing disruption was significant, and indeed, when I stirred things up, it led to considerable consequences. </p> <p> When I reached competitions, I was informed that I didn't belong because I wasn’t supporting the coaches, which apparently meant I had no right to be an athlete. </p> <p> She underwent media coaching and was instructed not to criticize the sport or Scottish Athletics. </p> <p> Once she abandoned the sport, she launched an initiative to ensure that athletes similar to herself were acknowledged and to advocate for better protection measures. </p> <p> In 2020, UK Athletics ordered an investigation into athlete well-being and has since embraced the suggestions made by advocates such as Anna. </p> <p> As part of the modifications, each associated athletics club is required to appoint a specific welfare officer. Additionally, criminal background checks must be conducted every three years for individuals working closely with children. </p> <p> Anna Gordon now feels justified and wishes to proceed. </p> <p> She stated, 'I never aspired to be part of the welfare system – it was never a direction I envisioned myself taking.' </p> <p> When you're committed to a cause, it’s crucial to voice your concerns when issues arise; however, it's just as vital to return later and acknowledge that ‘these problems have been resolved, conditions have improved, and individuals are now more secure.’ </p> <p> I would enroll my child in sports if I had one right now – I wouldn’t have said that previously. </p> <h2> It's positive that alterations have been implemented. </h2> <p> Following the British Athletics investigation, Scottish Athletics issued a statement. </p> <p> Scottish Athletics wishes to express gratitude towards the athletes who stepped forward in this matter, demonstrating great courage—in 2013 as well as throughout the UK Athletics investigation from 2023 to 2024. </p> <p> Primarily, athletics ought to provide a secure, pleasant, and inclusive setting for every participant. </p> <p> Confidence must be instilled when voicing concerns under necessary circumstances, along with providing support to those involved. </p> <p> We believe that such shortcomings would not occur nowadays, largely due to the efforts of impacted athletes advocating for improvements in safeguarding procedures. </p> <p> Anna is currently pursuing her studies to become a sports psychologist, acknowledging that this journey has been challenging yet rewarding as the positive outcomes have ultimately triumphed. </p> <p> The complicated aspect of this is. </p> <p> The sense of relief is palpable as changes have been implemented and the desired results are finally being achieved. </p> <p> What occurred will always be with me. No one has the power to alter that fact. </p> <p> Although you cannot alter the past, you have the power to shape the future, which is truly significant. </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/53139041?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bmicrosoft%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D"> 'Queries regarding the precedence of well-being' </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/49955006?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bmicrosoft%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D"> 'The process for reporting abuse claims needs reform' </a> </li> </ul>

Transforming Safety in Athletics: My Journey From Past Regrets to Positive Change

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Andy Farrell's Shock Lions Selection: England Coach Joins Ireland-Heavy Backroom Team Amid Leak Controversy

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Bz1X2" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Bz1X2.jpg"/> <p> <strong> Andy Farrell, the head coach of the British & Irish Lions, is set to reveal his coaching staff for this summer’s tour in Australia. The official announcement will be made on Wednesday morning. </strong> </p> <p> Simon Easterby, who currently serves as the acting head coach for Ireland, is expected to be officially appointed as the defense coach for the top-tier squad. In this setup, John Fogarty will assume the position of scrum coach, while Englishman Richard Wigglesworth will join the team along with the rest of the Irish staff. </p> <p> Easterby Filled in the gap created by Farrell, who took a sabbatical year with the Lions, guiding Ireland securing a third-place result in the Six Nations Championship. </p> <h2> Ireland-heavy backroom team </h2> <p> Following an underwhelming season, he will transition into the Lions' coaching staff alongside his previous position as an assistant. British & Irish Lion Paul O'Connell, the Ireland international, will step in as the temporary head coach for the country's summer fixtures against Georgia and Portugal. </p> <p> Even though Ireland didn’t perform well in the Six Nations, you can’t dispute that this coaching team hasn’t had success at the Test level, having won the Grand Slam in 2023 and achieving the top spot globally. </p> <p> Easterby has been included as part of Farrell Since 2019, he has been part of Ireland's coaching staff, transitioning from a forward coach to a defensive coach in 2021. Together, they have guided the team through some of their most impressive displays. </p> <p> Furthermore, he boasts British & Irish Lions tour experience from his time as a player during the 2005 trip to New Zealand. He joined the squad to replace Lawrence Dallaglio and participated in two Test matches, crossing the try line in the second game held in Wellington. </p> <p> <strong> Team of the Round Champions: David Campese Supports George Ford for Lions Selection Following 'Utterly Breathtaking' Display </strong> </p> <p> Prior to his time as the Irish scrum coach, Fogarty served in the same capacity for Leinster starting in 2015. Additionally, Easterby secured one appearance for Ireland in 2010 and represented his country wearing the green jersey during a match against the All Blacks. </p> <p> Last week, when questioned regarding Easterby and Fogarty’s involvement in the coaching staff, the IRFU was requested for their input, but a representative responded saying: "Currently, we do not have any comments to provide." </p> <p> But The Irish Times It has been reported that both will be officially confirmed at Farrell’s press conference in London on Wednesday morning. </p> <h2> Wigglesworth to be named </h2> <p> BBC Sport have reported that England head coach Steve Borthwick was approached regarding the availability of Wigglesworth And appears to have endorsed the proposal, with his most recent role being added to his quickly expanding resume after retiring from the Leicester Tigers in 2022. </p> <p> Before his reported inclusion, Ireland appeared to set the tone for the 2025 tour, starting with the match against Argentina in Dublin on June 20. The other home nations might hope this isn’t just another Irish affair when the Lions squad is unveiled at London’s O2 Arena on May 8, with space for up to 2000 spectators. </p> <p> The squad will then travel down under to Australia where they will play nine fixtures including three blockbuster Test matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: British and Irish Lions victors and casualties: Finn Russell aims to 'stamp his mark' on the starting lineup as English players struggle </strong> </p>

Andy Farrell's Shock Lions Selection: England Coach Joins Ireland-Heavy Backroom Team Amid Leak Controversy

Andy Farrell, the head coach of the British & Irish Lions, is set to reveal his coaching staff for this summer’s tour in Australia...

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