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Neil Adams MBE
Martial arts
The national coach of the Welsh Judo Association and double Olympic silver medallist talks about the wider skills that judo can provide.
Ron Adams
Basketball
The former Assistant Coach for the Chicago Bulls discusses the importance of focusing on the task in hand.
Michele Adams
Football
The coach of Cardiff City Ladies Football Club believes "Everyone should be able to enjoy sport at whatever level they're capable of playing at."
Gerad Adams
Ice hockey
The head coach and player for the Cardiff Devils says "A good ice hockey player is someone who has good communication skills."
Julian Adeniran
Athletics
The 110m hurdles champion talks about aiming high and having the will to succeed.
Ade Adepitan, wheelchair basketball
Disability sport
The Paralympian and CBBC presenter, who was inspired to play wheelchair basketball, is now inspiring others to take up sport.
PR manager
Football
"Sometimes you need to try a few different things in order to realise what it is that you want to do," encourages the PR manager for The Football Association, Johann Alexander.
Kate Arnold, sprinter
Disability sport
The British sprinter and former swimmer discusses the importance of setting goals and her hopes for the future.
Pauline Arnold
General
The Performance Lifestyle Adviser, Elite Cymru, helps athletes plan for the future.
Jenny Arthur
Yoga
The Yoga Works New York instructor says anyone can enjoy the mental and physical benefits of yoga.
Jamie Arthur
Boxing
The Commonwealth gold winning boxer talks about the importance of being strong mentally.
Geraint Ashton-Jones
Rugby
"Give me 22 players with the right attitude and I'll make you a team," says the director of rugby for the Royal Navy rugby team.
Marc Asquith
Hang gliding
The chairman of the Welsh Free Flight Federation and the Royal Aeroclub on soaring high on sums.
George Atkins
Cycling
The rising star of road racing takes time out from winning the British Junior National Road Race Championships 2009 to talk to Raise Your Game about his dedication to sport.
Roald Bradstock
Athletics
Find out how the former Olympic javelin thrower, dubbed 'The Olympic Picasso' for his world renowned Olympic sports art, successfully combined his passion for both sport and art.
Planning and preparing for the future
Vicky is fitter and more self-confident thanks to the work she's put in at college, and now she's ready for the future.
Steve Backley OBE
Athletics
As a kid I said 'I want to do that', whether it's inside or outside of sport says the Olympic javelin thrower.
Magnus Backstedt
Cycling
'Big Mag' is one of the most aggressive riders in the pro 'peloton' of bike racers.
Jake Bailey
Gymnastics
Head of UWIC's Trampoline Academy, says "To succeed in top level sport you need to be a bit obsessed about it".
Sarah Ball and Melanie Adams
Dancing
Melanie, the Press & Marketing Manager, and Sarah, the Press Officer at the Royal Academy of Dance want to get the UK dancing.
Photographer
Disability sport
Graham Ball on how he got to the top of his game in both basketball and photography.
Kenenisa Bekele, runner
Athletics
The Olympic Champion and World record holder tells Raise Your Game how athletics changed his life.
Jeremy Bennett
Golf
"Planning and usage of time is very, very important," says the coach of some of the world's best golfers.
Charles Bentley
General
The Life Coach with a doctorate in psychology says face your problems and be yourself.
Stacy Berman
General
The founder of Stacy's Boot Camp motivates her clients to achieve more than they think possible.
Colin Jackson speaks to Trystan Bevan
Rugby
The Cardiff Blues coach says dedication, and early nights, will help you be the best.
Andrew Bishop, rugby player
Rugby
The Ospreys inside centre shares his goals for the future and discusses his motivation to succeed.
BBC Blast - Emily
Dancing
Emily tells a BBC Blast reporter how after school activities can help you raise your game.
BBC Blast - Kameron
Rugby
Kameron tells BBC blast why there is always hope and time to raise your game.
Psychology of archery
Disability sport
Katherine Bond, the sports psychologist for the GB Paralympic archery team, encourages us to "establish a routine" to stay on target.
Anthony Boric, rugby player
Rugby
The New Zealand lock talks about the commitment you need to get to the top.
Bettina Borner
Athletics
The organiser of the Weltklasse Zurich athletics meet talks about the importance of speaking different languages in her job.
Editor of ManUtd.com
Football
Adam Bostock is the first, and only, editor of ManUtd.com, the official Manchester United website. He's been in charge of the popular club website since it was launched ten years ago.
Liz Brinsdon
General
The Events Fundraising Executive for Crisis explains how the Square Mile Run was an all-round success thanks to planning and team work.
Cathy Brown
Boxing
The European Flyweight Champion, personal trainer and ex-events manager on getting on with your team mates.
Cathy Brown
Boxing
The European Flyweight Champion didn't pull any punches to get where she is today.
Alistair Brownlee
Triathlon
"Try and turn that nervous energy into something positive," says the World Champion triathlete.
Dan and Keeley Bullock
Swimming
Swim for Tri was founded by Dan and Keeley Bullock to help triathletes survive the swim section of the race. Dan tells us how to avoid being thrown in at the deep-end.
Steve Bunce, sports journalist
Boxing
"To be a good sports journalist takes many things, but the main thing it takes is the ability to listen and follow your nose," says the sports journalist.
All hail the Haka
Rugby
The Haka represents one of the most famous visual rituals in the world of sport today. As a form of expression it can be used not only to psych up players and audiences, but to also psych out opponents.
Terry Burton
Football
The Assistant Manager for Cardiff City says if you break your goals down you'll enjoy working towards them.
Eddie's writing advice
Rugby
The rugby commentator and sports journalist, Eddie Butler, gives us his tips for writing under pressure.
Eddie Butler
Rugby
The former Wales rugby player, sports commentator for BBC Sport and The Observer's rugby correspondent shares his tips for writing a match report.
James Butler
General
After working in Corporate sales for 8 years James made the switch to life coaching because he wanted to live by his golden rule - to keep a smile on his face.
Routines do reap rewards
Rugby
Eddie Butler, former Wales rugby player and sports commentator, says that routines do reap rewards.
No pain really means no gain
Rugby
Former captain of Wales and sports commentator, Eddie Butler, explains why.
Jenson Button
Motorsport
The Formula 1 racing ace says "Sometimes you have bad days and you've just got to fight through them."
Maria Cahill
The Great Britain Ultimate Frisbee player explains how she gets in the zone for a big match.
Freelance illustrator
General
Anne Cakebread encourages us to "have a go at everything and don't be afraid to fail."
Joe Calzaghe
Boxing
The light heavyweight and super middleweight World Champion gives tips for staying at the top of your game.
Joe Calzaghe, boxer
Boxing
"You have to put the miles in, and believe in yourself," says the Welsh boxing legend.
Darren Campbell MBE
Athletics
The Olympic gold medallist and ambassador for the UK School Games 2009 says "The reward is getting to the end of a task and to the end of a dream."
Winston Jean Charles
Dancing
Master the moves, look and style of street dance with tips from the hip hop instructor from London's famous Pineapple dance studio.
Psychology of sailing
Sailing
Dr Ben Chell, the lead psychologist for the GBR Olympic sailing team, explains how "nerves are just our body's normal response to stressful situations."
Head of media
Athletics
The head of media for Fast Track, Steve Chisholm, explains how sport "can offer direction, discipline and lots of fun."
Kerron Clement
Athletics
The double World Champion hurdler, says "I just try to relax and stay focused on myself."
Lord Sebastian Coe
Athletics
The former Olympic athlete and Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games says "Winning medals was confirmation for what I had got right in training."
Lord Sebastian Coe
Athletics
The former Olympic athlete and Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games believes in the value of teamwork.
Lord Sebastian Coe
Athletics
The Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games shares his hopes for the future of British sport.
How to learn new skills
General
Rob Colbert, Workshop manager at The Circus Space, one of the top three circus schools in Europe explains.
Brendan Cole
Dancing
The star of Strictly Come Dancing talks us through the soundtrack to his career.
Brendan Cole
Dancing
The star of Strictly Come Dancing tells us "You need to be driven and focused on what you do."
Lloyd Cole
Surfing
Riding the crest of the Welsh wave. Lloyd Cole from Swansea - Welsh National Champion of 2005.
Chris Coleman
Football
Matt Jones interviews Chris Coleman who believes motivation has to come from within the individual first.
Chris Coleman
Football
Matt Jones interviews the football manager who says "If you want to succeed in anything you have to do all your preparation."
Chris Coleman
Football
Matt Jones interviews Chris Coleman who believes it's imperative to have good focus and concentration.
Fit for the Army
General
Our names are Amy Bradley and Jemma Cicigoi. Amy lives in Bridgend and Jemma lives in Porth in the Rhondda valleys. We both want to raise our game by joining the Army.
Stefanie Collins
Basketball
"Even if you're not the top scorer you can still bring something different to the table," says the Great Britain ladies basketball guard.
Dave Collins
Athletics
The former UK Athletics Performance Director, says "If you've got the right mental skills you can apply them to any challenge that you meet."
Jack Collison, footballer
Football
The rising star for Wales and West Ham says "You've got to be prepared to put in the extra hours."
Andrea Congreaves
Basketball
"Whatever level you want to get to, set that goal and go for it," says the player/coach for the Rhondda Rebels.
Nicole Cooke MBE, cyclist
Cycling
The professional cyclist reveals what it takes to become a World and Olympic champion as well as plans for the future of women's British Cycling.
Simon Cope
Cycling
"You can always go on an adventure on your bike," says the Olympic Development Plan coach
Leah Cox, tennis player
Tennis
The young Welsh tennis player looks up to and learns from her favourite tennis stars.
James Cracknell OBE
Rowing
The double Olympic gold medallist rower says "You just try to relax and focus on what you've got to do".
Robert Croft, cricket player
Cricket
The Welsh cricket icon says "You've got to be committed, dedicated and you have to be able to make sacrifices."
Jody Cundy, cyclist
Cycling
"There are lots of good life lessons that you can learn through sport," says the Paralympic cyclist and former swimmer.
Tony Curtis
Boxing
The charity representative talks about Joe Calazaghe's dedication to helping charities.
Cycling makes you look and feel great!
Cycling
Adrian Bell of Transport for London (TfL) tells us how more young people can start cycling leading up to the Olympics and beyond.
What makes a good CV?
General
Liz Plenty from Careers Wales shares her tips for writing a CV that will get you noticed - for the right reasons!
Camilla Dallerup
Dancing
The fomer star of Strictly Come Dancing talks about the importance of healthy eating.
Camilla Dallerup
Dancing
"Why dance? I just love to perform," says the former star of Strictly Come Dancing.
Camilla Dallerup
Dancing
The former star of Strictly Come Dancing likes to cha-cha in the Summertime.
Tasha Danvers-Smith
Athletics
"Don't follow, take the lead," says 400m hurdles Olympic bronze medallist.
Tasha Danvers-Smith
Athletics
"Keep your eye on the ultimate goal," says the European Cup winning 400m hurdler.
Tasha Danvers-Smith - Top tips
Athletics
"Be the best that you can be," says the British 400m hurdler.
Tasha Danvers-Smith
Athletics
The British hurdler says "You have to be dedicated and you have to understand it's not always going to be easy."
Dion Darling
Ice hockey
The former Cardiff Devils defender discusses the importance of good discipline and his motivation to succeed.
Dion Darling
Ice hockey
The former Cardiff Devils player listens to The Beatles when he's had A Hard Day's Night.
Lynn Davies
Athletics
The Olympic gold medallist and president of UK Athletics talks about inspiring young athletes towards London 2012.
Leri Davies
General
The Outreach and Information Officer believes "A knowledge of other languages helps you to get closer to people."
BBC Wales correspondent
Rugby
Wyre Davies says, "The more meticulous you are, the greater the likelihood that you'll be able to overcome problems on the day."
Lynn Davies
Athletics
The president of UK Athletics discusses the issues surrounding drug taking and athletics.
Aled Davies, discus thrower
Disability sport
The Welsh World Junior Discus Champion says it takes 'dedication and commitment' to get what you want from life.
Jonathan Davies, rugby player
Rugby
The ex rugby player achieved his dream of playing like his heroes, but never imagined that one day he would be commentating with them.
Gerald Davies CBE
Rugby
With 46 caps to his name the Welsh rugby legend and manager of the British and Irish Lions says "You can't daydream in sport; you can dream about your hopes, but you've got to put the work in."
Graham Davies
General
The Director of National Development for the Sports Council for Wales on how to become a coach.
Producer, Scrum V Live
Rugby
Huw Davies talks about the hightlights of working with his sporting heros and encourages us to "Be persistent to achieve your goal."
Golf development manager
Golf
Brian Davies on how he is working to attract more golfers and improve standards of play in Wales.
David Davies, swimmer
Swimming
The 1500m freestyle and 10km swimmer enjoys working hard and reaping the rewards.
Sharron Davies MBE
Swimming
The Olympic swimmer talks about the dedication needed to win an Olympic medal.
Lynn Davies CBE
Athletics
The president of UK Athletics and an Olympic gold medal winner believes "It's perseverance that's the key. It's persevering for long enough to achieve your potential."
Wayne Davis
Tennis
The falconer says "I've been flying birds for about 20 years and I still find it amazing."
Louise Davis - skills from golf
Golf
The Coach Education Co-ordinator for Golf Development Wales talks about the importance of maths in golf and gives some examples of the life skills that golf can instil.
Peter de Villiers
Rugby
"The motivation needs to come from inside each individual," says the head coach of South Africa.
Luol Deng, basketball player
Basketball
The Chicago Bulls basketball star discusses teamwork and the importance of sportsmanship.
Luol Deng, basketball player
Basketball
"You have to be driven and you have to commit," says the Chicago Bulls and Great Britain basketball star.
Kate Dennison
Athletics
"The team behind you is so important," believes the British record breaking pole vaulting champion.
Kate Dennison
Athletics
The British pole vaulting champion took time out from the World Championships 2009 in Berlin to discuss the advantages of staying mentally strong and setting targets.
Paul Dickenson
General
"Live television is just like being an athlete - you've got to train for it," says Paul Dickenson, BBC Sports Commentator on athletics and rugby.
John Dixon
Rugby
The coach of the Celtic Crusaders Rugby League team says "The key thing to being a good coach is man management."
Lisa Dobriskey
Athletics
The middle distance runner discusses the importance of using tactics to deliver on the track.
Frances Donovan, BBC presenter
General
The presenter for BBC Wales Sport and BBC Wales says don't give up on your goals.
Jill Douglas
General
The sports journalist says "I've seen some incredible feats of sportsmanship, and you're right there as it's happening."
Pierre Dulaine, dance instructor
Dancing
The inspiration for the Hollywood film, Take the Lead, believes "Dedication is working towards what you want to do, but it's not work because you like it so much. It's about staying with it."
Pierre Dulaine, dance instructor
Dancing
The inspiration for the Hollywood film Take the Lead, says "Dance can really break down barriers."
The importance of diet
General
Michael Hughes, the Sport and Exercise Physiologist, tells us the importance of diet in optimising your sporting performance.
Community cricket co-ordinator
Cricket
The Glamorgan Cricket in the Community co-ordinator, Peter Edwards, says "By giving more people an opportunity to play the game we might find the next Andrew Flintoff or Kevin Pietersen."
Shaun Edwards
Rugby
"Don't be scared to be different to other people," says the defence coach for the British and Irish Lions, Shaun Edwards.
Jonathan Edwards
Athletics
The world triple jump record holder had to overcome many odds in his career, not least being called 'titch'!
Hannah England
Athletics
"Push yourself and have determination," encourages the long distance runner.
Rhys Enoch, golfer
Golf
The young golfer from Wales believes "Discipline is definitely learned and gets better with practice."
Physiotherapist
Football
Keeping footballers in peak physical condition is all in a day's work for physiotherapist, Richard Evans, who says his job is the next best thing to playing football for a living.
Lowri Evans
General
Deputy Director General of Operations for the European Commission tells us how learning another language opens up doors.
Size doesn't matter. Good things come in little packages!
800m runner
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