Performance
Hidden in plain sight: Physical performance in the England partially sighted futsal team
Jake Heasman, a member of England’s partially sighted futsal team, explains how physical performance works in their setup.
Too hot to handle? A closer look at heat training
It's getting hot in here! Sidelines hears from expert Dr Steve Mears about why athletes use ...
Planting the seeds of the Red Roses: England Women’s rugby development
Ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, England U18s Head Coach James Cooper tells Sidelines how he develops players for international glory.
Leaps of faith: the world of elite cliff diving
From the circus to Red Bull’s World Series Cliff Diving competition, Stéphane Lapointe takes Sidelines into the world of elite cliff diving.
From the scrum to the sidelines: Tom Woolstencroft exclusive
Sidelines spoke exclusively to ex-Saracens front-rower Tom Woolstencroft about the challenges of switching from player to coach.
Why the mind matters in overcoming injury
The treatment room is only one part of the return from injury. Dr Carl Bescoby explains how he helps athletes heal their minds.
Serving up success: one expert’s impact on tennis
Think extraordinary aces happen by accident? Think again. As we build up to the Wimbledon Championships, Sidelines spoke to a world-leading expert on the tennis serve. Few actions in sport combine quiet grace and lethal power quite like the tennis serve. It can make...
Why yoga is sport’s secret weapon
Breathe in deep... and get ready to perform! Yoga is increasingly being adopted by top athletes looking to take their performance to the next level. Sidelines explores why... Far from being a hippy or cop-out form of exercise, yoga is becoming a training tool for...
Are specialists the future of coaching?
Gone are the days of the jack-of-all-trades – we hear from two specialists helping sports teams make all-important marginal gains.
ADHD in sport: the hidden power in the game
In a packed locker room or under the stadium lights, you'd be forgiven for not spotting the signs. But according to sports psychologist Dr. Josephine Perry, as many as one in five elite athletes may have ADHD, and that number could be even higher among amateur...
The cutman in the corner
Never heard of a cutman? Don’t worry, many people haven’t. That’s where Sidelines comes in.
Fuelling a fight: how nutritionists get boxers in knockout shape
From temperature testing boxers’ baths to flying out with them to Abu Dhabi, Pete Bell lifts the lid on his work feeding up some of boxing’s top fighters.
Guiding to glory
Attached by a 10cm cord, how do visually impaired runners and their guides stay in sync and reach the finish line? Sidelines lift the lid on guide running.
Inside tennis: strings, stats and stretching
You’ve watched the Grand Slams, but how much do you know about the people who get players there?
Snooze for success: what do sleep coaches do?
We know sporting glory needs more than just a day’s work – but what about the nights? Sidelines finds out how sleep specialists are helping elite athletes rest for success.
‘People’s lives are in our hands’: A dive into competition lifeguards
Far from being an easy job, lifeguards in swimming carry a huge responsibility and the trials of the job are often underappreciated. This is your look under the surface…
10 Olympics and counting? The cycling mechanic who has seen it all
For decades, Sandy Gilchrist has been the mechanic to cycling’s biggest stars. This is the extraordinary story of his career.