by Damian Oldmeadow | Apr 8, 2015 | News
We all know the feeling. You just smashed a really hard workout, you increased your weights in the gym, or you returned to volleyball training after taking the Summer off. You feel great – until you wake up the next morning, and you can barely move! Delayed onset...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Mar 24, 2015 | News
I love this exercise. Not only does it work the obliques (which are important for generating power with spiking and serving), but it also strengthens the shoulders, back and glutes too. Being strong through these muscle groups will not only help to reduce the risk of...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Feb 10, 2015 | News
Studies have shown that volleyball players are at risk of a broad range of injuries with ankle sprains being the most common, accounting for up to half of all volleyball related injuries. Whilst often considered mild when compared with other injuries, ankle sprains...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Nov 13, 2014 | News
Last week I had the privilege of visiting Rossmoyne High School (my old stomping grounds), where I spoke to the year 9s and 10s about the upcoming Australian Volleyball Schools Cup, and how to get the most out of their bodies during the week. We discussed recovery...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Sep 16, 2014 | News
My 2014 World Championships campaign is done and dusted. Last year I finished the 6th above knee amputee across the line. The goal this year was to finish in the top 3. I just managed to tick that box by being the 3rd above knee amputee to cross the line. I finish the...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Sep 8, 2014 | News
This weekend sees the final event for 2014 on the BWA cyclo-sportif calendar, the Lancelin “Hell of the North”. Named after the famous Paris-Roubaix race held since 1896, it is a fantastic way to round out the “Sportif” season and welcome the good weather leading into...
