It's a busy month for sport with the Six Nations Championships and the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. We have advice from Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland on what makes a great rugby player and Olympic silver medallist Shelley Rudman reveals what it takes to become world class skeleton slider.
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Warren Gatland
"It's about not being afraid to be challenged and, above all, trying to enjoy the experience," says the Welsh rugby head coach.
- Responding to disappointment.
- Setting boundaries.
- Working as a team.
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Shelley Rudman
The Olympic silver medallist skeleton slider says that you need "dedication and the ability to take knocks" to get to the top.
- Managing your time effectively.
- Dealing with nerves.
- Self-motivation.
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Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong
"You're never going to know if you can do something until you try it," encourages the alpine skier.
- Focusing on long-term goals.
- The rewards from dedication.
- Maintaining self-belief.
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Natalie Dunman
The Talent ID Scientist explains the process behind finding Britain's future Olympic and Paralympic champions.
- Achieving your goals.
- Recognising your strengths.
- Performing under pressure.
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Dr Steven Fabes
Dr Fabes talks to Raise Your Game just before he embarks upon his solo journey that spans the length of six continents, all by bicycle.
- Learning from your mistakes.
- Organisation and planning.
- Developing new skills.
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Chrissie Wellington
The World record breaking triathlete's key message is "You never know how good you're going to be, or how much you're going to enjoy something, until you try it, so you give it a go."
- Trying something new.
- Maintaining success.
- Building mental strength.
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