Rachel Hooper

One of my former athletes is currently in her final year studying Physiotherapy at University. As part of her studies, she has been...

It's almost 12 months since I left my secure permanent job due to redundancy. It was a job I loved but having been with the company for...

Have you ever had one of those moments when you find nothing but sheer joy in your work? It may be a feeling, a smile, a spring in your...

Imagine if you will…you’re stranded in the cold Irish Sea having been swept out from the shore. You’re frightened and it’s getting dark,...

I recently asked a coach what their session was about and they said ‘the 5 Cs’. They had learned about it on a coaching course and felt...

This summer saw coaches at the athletics world championships being awarded medals alongside their athletes for the first time. It’s...

Coach: I get it now Me: Get what? Coach: Why you keep banging on about women in coaching Me: How come? Coach: Because if you were a man,...

17th August. Much like birthdays, anniversaries and other memorable dates, it's one I don't think I'll ever forget. And tomorrow the same...

My lasting image of the 16/17 season (and possibly all of my time as a coach) is the awesome photo taken by Hamish Roots (@lightoverwater...

When I signed the dotted line in March to confirm I would be taking redundancy from my role as a Coach Education Advisor, I was...