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Neil Adams

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.

Gerad Adams

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

Julian Adeniran

Athletics

The 110m hurdles champion talks about aiming high and having the will to succeed.

Ade Adepitan

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.

Football in a net

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.

Gerry Armstrong

Gerry Armstrong

Football

The former Northern Ireland and Tottenham Hotspur footballer believes that "When your confidence is high it gives you the belief to go on and do it."

Kate Arnold

Kate Arnold, sprinter

Disability sport

The British sprinter and former swimmer discusses the importance of setting goals and her hopes for the future.

Jamie Arthur

Jamie Arthur

Boxing

The Commonwealth gold winning boxer talks about the importance of being strong mentally.

Geraint Ashton-Jones

Geraint Ashton-Jones

Rugby

The conditioning of champions - The Royal Navy Director of Rugby reveals the training tips that led his team to victory in the Babcock Inter Services Championship 2010.

Geraint Ashton-Jones

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.

George Atkins

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.

Steve Backley

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 (Image copyright: Ola Fagerstrom)

Magnus Backstedt

Cycling

'Big Mag' is one of the most aggressive riders in the pro 'peloton' of bike racers.

Andy Baddeley

Andy Baddeley

Athletics

The middle-distance runner talks about how a good team spirit inspires him.

Clare Balding

Clare Balding

The BBC Sports Presenter says she's the bad kid at the back of the class!

Kenenisa Bekele

Kenenisa Bekele, runner

Athletics

The Olympic Champion and World record holder tells Raise Your Game how athletics changed his life.

Jeremy Bennett

Jeremy Bennett

Golf

"Planning and usage of time is very, very important," says the coach of some of the world's best golfers.

Trystan Bevan, Cardiff Blues coach

Colin Jackson speaks to Trystan Bevan

Rugby

The Cardiff Blues coach says dedication, and early nights, will help you be the best.

Andrew Bishop. Copyright: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Andrew Bishop, rugby player

Rugby

The Ospreys inside centre shares his goals for the future and discusses his motivation to succeed.

Ben Bloomfield

No 1 race mechanic

Motorsport

Ben Bloomfield, Alan Docking Racing, takes time out from the Superleague Formula at the Jarama race track in Madrid to talk about working towards his dream career in motorsport.

Katherine Bond

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

Anthony Boric, rugby player

Rugby

The New Zealand lock talks about the commitment you need to get to the top.

Football in a net

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 in 1999.

Gordon Brand Jnr

Gordon Brand Jnr

Golf

The Scottish golfer reveals how you can perform at your best.

Pippa Britton competing at the Beijing Paralympics 2009. Copyright: Graham Bool.

Pippa Britton

Disability sport

Pippa Britton discusses the importance of visualisation in archery.

Cheyne Bromfield

No 1 race mechanic

Motorsport

Cheyne Bromfield explains why it is important to have a team behind you when under pressure.

Alistair Brownlee. Copyright: Delly Carr / triathlon.org

Alistair Brownlee

Triathlon

"Try and turn that nervous energy into something positive," says the World Champion triathlete.

Bull Bullard

Bull Bullard

Basketball

Raise Your Game spoke to Bull Bullard during his second season with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.

Steve Bunce

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.

Haka performed by Manaia Maori group for Lions tour to New Zealand

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, Assistant Manager, Cardiff City

Terry Burton

Football

The Assistant Manager for Cardiff City says if you break your goals down you'll enjoy working towards them.

Eddie Butler

Eddie's writing advice

Rugby

The rugby commentator and sports journalist, Eddie Butler, gives us his tips for writing under pressure.

Eddie Butler

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.

Eddie Butler

Routines do reap rewards

Rugby

Eddie Butler, former Wales rugby player and sports commentator, says that routines do reap rewards.

Eddie Butler

Eddie Butler

Rugby

Explains why preparation is personal but paramount.

Eddie Butler

No pain really means no gain

Rugby

Former captain of Wales and sports commentator, Eddie Butler, explains why.

Jenson Button

Jenson Button

Motorsport

The racing ace reveals his tips for reaching the top in Formula 1.

Jenson Button

Jenson Button

Motorsport

The Formula 1 racing ace says "Sometimes you have bad days and you've just got to fight through them."

Jenson Button

Jenson Button MBE, Formula 1 driver

Motorsport

The Formula 1 racing driver says "Follow your dream."

Maria Cahill playing at the World Games 2009. Photography by Sophie Watson.

Maria Cahill

The Great Britain Ultimate Frisbee player explains how she gets in the zone for a big match.

Illustration by Anne Cakebread

Freelance illustrator

General

Anne Cakebread encourages us to "have a go at everything and don't be afraid to fail."

Joe Calzaghe

Joe Calzaghe

Boxing

The light heavyweight and super middleweight World Champion gives tips for staying at the top of your game.

Joe Calzaghe

Joe Calzaghe, boxer

Boxing

"You have to put the miles in, and believe in yourself," says the Welsh boxing legend.

Delroy Cambridge

Delroy Cambridge

Golf

The Jamaican professional golfer talks about his self-taught journey into golf.

Darren Campbell

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."

Jazz Carlin at Sport Wale's 'Behind Every Star 'campaign 2010

Jazz Carlin

Swimming

The rising star of swimming reveals why she wears her nickname with pride and discusses the benefits of swimming.

Jazz Carlin. Copyright: SWPix.com

Jazz Carlin

Swimming

The Welsh star of swimming talks about her preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2010 as well as her dream to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Sir Bob Charles

Sir Bob Charles

Golf

The New Zealand golfer and one of the most successful left-handed golfers of all time says "I love the environment and the mental challenge to put a score on a card."

Winston Jean Charles

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.

Dr Ben Chell. Copyright: Skandia Team GBR RYA

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."

Kerron Clement

Kerron Clement

Athletics

The double World Champion hurdler, says "I just try to relax and stay focused on myself."

Nathan Cleverly

Nathan Cleverly

Boxing

The Welsh professional boxer, and holder of the British, European and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles, reveals how he balanced training with achieving a mathematics degree as well as his aspiration to be World Champion.

Lord Sebastian Coe

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

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

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.

Brendan Cole

Brendan Cole

Dancing

The star of Strictly Come Dancing talks us through the soundtrack to his career.

Brendan Cole

Brendan Cole

Dancing

The star of Strictly Come Dancing tells us "You need to be driven and focused on what you do."

Stefanie Collins

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.

Jack Collison

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."

Nicole Cooke

Nicole Cooke MBE

Cycling

The strategies of an Olympic gold medallist.

Nicole Cooke

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

Simon Cope

Cycling

"You can always go on an adventure on your bike," says the Olympic Development Plan coach

Malorie Cornier and Colin Jackson

UEFA Disciplinary Services Assistant

Football

Malorie Cornier meets Colin Jackson at the home of UEFA in Nyon, Switzerland to discuss the discipline behind the sport.

James Cracknell

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

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

Jody Cundy, cyclist

Cycling

"There are lots of good life lessons that you can learn through sport," says the Paralympic cyclist and former swimmer.

A bike on a cycle path in London. Image copyright: Transport for London

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.

Caryl Glanville

Caryl Glanville

Athletics

The Commonwealth games hopeful says "Try and think about the positives."

A notepad

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

Camilla Dallerup

Dancing

The fomer star of Strictly Come Dancing talks about the importance of healthy eating.

Camilla Dallerup

Camilla Dallerup

Dancing

The secrets of being a successful dancer.

Camilla Dallerup

Camilla Dallerup

Dancing

"Why dance? I just love to perform," says the former star of Strictly Come Dancing.

Camilla Dallerup

Camilla Dallerup

Dancing

The former star of Strictly Come Dancing likes to cha-cha in the Summertime.

Tasha Danvers-Smith

Tasha Danvers-Smith

Athletics

"Don't follow, take the lead," says 400m hurdles Olympic bronze medallist.

Tasha Danvers-Smith. Copyright: Mark Shearman

Tasha Danvers-Smith

Athletics

"Keep your eye on the ultimate goal," says the European Cup winning 400m hurdler.

Tasha Danvers-Smith

Tasha Danvers-Smith - Top tips

Athletics

"Be the best that you can be," says the British 400m hurdler.

Tasha Danvers-Smith. Copyright: Mark Shearman

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."

Rhys Davies

Rhys Davies

The Welsh canoeist and Australian Youth Olympic champion explains how he uses race techniques to tackle exams, as well as his dream to compete in the London 2012 Olympics.

Ben Davies. Copyright: Cardiff Devils

Ben Davies

Ice hockey

The Cardiff Devils forward reveals why he is aiming for his goals on and off the ice.

Kathryn Davies

Kathryn Davies

Yoga

The yoga instructor reveals how yoga can help improve your flexibility, strength and confidence.

Lynn Davies

Lynn Davies

Athletics

The Olympic gold medallist and president of UK Athletics talks about inspiring young athletes towards London 2012.

Lynn Davies

Lynn Davies

Athletics

The president of UK Athletics discusses the issues surrounding drug taking and athletics.

Aled Davies

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

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

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."

Rhys Davies - Ex-British boys golf champion

Rhys Davies, golfer

Golf

The ex-British Boys Champion golfer uses plans to improve his game.

Brian Davies

Golf development manager

Golf

Brian Davies on how he is working to attract more golfers and improve standards of play in Wales.

David Davies

David Davies, swimmer

Swimming

The 1500m freestyle and 10km swimmer enjoys working hard and reaping the rewards.

Sharron Davies

Sharron Davies MBE

Swimming

The Olympic swimmer talks about the dedication needed to win an Olympic medal.

Lynn Davies

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 and Rufus the Harris Hawk

Falconer

Tennis

Wayne Davis says "I've been flying birds for about 20 years and I still find it amazing."

Peter De Villiers

Peter de Villiers

Rugby

"The motivation needs to come from inside each individual," says the head coach of South Africa.

Luol Deng

Luol Deng, basketball player

Basketball

The Chicago Bulls basketball star discusses teamwork and the importance of sportsmanship.

Luol Deng

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

Kate Dennison

Athletics

"The team behind you is so important," believes the British record breaking pole vaulting champion.

Kate Dennison

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.

Nik Diaper

Talent ID Scientist EIS

Disability sport

Nik Diaper says "It's very satisfying to be working alongside athletes and their coaches to push the barriers of human performance."

Paul Dickenson, BBC Sports Commentator on athletics and rugby

BBC Sports Commentator

General

"Live television is just like being an athlete - you've got to train for it," says Paul Dickenson on athletics and rugby.

Lisa Dobriskey

Lisa Dobriskey

Athletics

The middle distance runner discusses the importance of using tactics to deliver on the track.

Craig Dolby

Craig Dolby, race driver

Motorsport

The rising star in motor racing takes time out, after coming second in the Superleague Formula 2009, talks about his dedication to succeed.

Stephen Donald

Stephen Donald, rugby player

Rugby

"Sport has given me everything," says the New Zealand fly-half.

Jill Douglas

Jill Douglas

General

The sports journalist at the forefront of BBC Commonwealth Games coverage believes "If you've got enthusiasm, determination and you love your sport - why shouldn't you be doing my job?"

Jill Douglas

Jill Douglas

General

The sports journalist says "I've seen some incredible feats of sportsmanship, and you're right there as it's happening."

Owain Doull

Owain Doull

Cycling

After topping the podium in the scratch, point's race and 3000m team pursuit events, the rising Welsh star of track cycling takes time out of the UK School Games to talk about what it takes to be a champion and his goal of competing in the Olympics.

Pierre Dulaine

Pierre Dulaine, dance instructor

Dancing

Matt Jones interviews the dance instructor about how his unique 'Dancing Classrooms' project is teaching young people life skills through dance.

Pierre Dulaine

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

Pierre Dulaine, dance instructor

Dancing

The inspiration for the Hollywood film Take the Lead, says "Dance can really break down barriers."

Natalie Dunman

Talent ID Scientist

General

Natalie Dunman explains the process behind finding Britain's future Olympic and Paralympic champions and believes "There is a place for everybody in sport."

A bowl of fruit

The importance of diet

General

Michael Hughes, the Sport and Exercise Physiologist, tells us the importance of diet in optimising your sporting performance.

A student studying

Do as I say, do as I do

General

Top sportspeople share their tips to help you through your exams.

Gareth Edwards. Copyright: Getty

Gareth Edwards CBE

Rugby

The Welsh rugby legend discusses the secrets of his success.

Shaun Edwards. Copyright: Huw Evans picture agency.

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

Jonathan Edwards

Athletics

The world triple jump record holder had to overcome many odds in his career, not least being called 'titch'!

Hannah England

Hannah England

Athletics

"Push yourself and have determination," encourages the middle distance runner.

Rhys Enoch

Rhys Enoch, golfer

Golf

The young golfer from Wales believes "Discipline is definitely learned and gets better with practice."

Organiser Huw Evans, Scott Gibbs, Paul Thorburn at the launch of the climb. Copyright: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Huw Evans

Rugby

He has photographed some of the biggest stories in the world and has now successfully climbed the highest mountain in Africa. Huw Evans reveals the inspiration behind his new campaign to raise £1m for research into lung cancer.

Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Golf

The radio and television presenter reveals why he is fanatical about golf and how sport gives you the opportunity to raise your game.

A camera

Photographer

General

Huw Evans gives us a snap shot of how he started in this career.

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Dr Linda Papadopoulos

Celebrity Psychologist

Channel

Jenson Button

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