Lessons From Spain
Moving to Spain to become an assistant coach of Valencia, after playing over 500 Premier League matches for Manchester United and Everton, was about getting out of the comfort zone for Phil Neville.

Das Speed
When New Zealanders talk about speed, they default to the physical attributes of a player.

But the rest of the world treats speed differently.  It’s not just about the body but the mind as well.

High or Low, Expectations Are Met
Do you remember a teacher that made a difference to what you thought was possible?

At Auckland University, Professor Christine Rubie-Davies has spent the last 20 years studying the power of teacher expectations and their impact on students.

What it Means to be a Defender
The art of defending is changing.

Historically defenders have been the toughest players in the game.  Aggressive, not scared to make a statement about football being a contact sport and with a ruthless edge to win the ball, top defenders are uncompromising.

Quality vs Quantity
Elite players are moulded by learning the game.  Unfortunately, too many young New Zealand players are forced to endure the tedium of lengthy formal training sessions with little to no benefit or learning outcomes.

The New Outfield Player and Versatility
Most commentators were critical of the erratic display of Manchester City’s new goalkeeper Claudio Bravo after the weekend derby with Manchester United.  But by focusing on what he did wrong in the match they ignored the value and versatility that he brings to his new team.