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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.
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.
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, sprinter
Disability sport
The British sprinter and former swimmer discusses the importance of setting goals and her hopes for the future.
Jamie Arthur
Boxing
The Commonwealth gold winning boxer talks about the importance of being strong mentally.
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
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No 1 race mechanic
Motorsport
Cheyne Bromfield explains why it is important to have a team behind you when under pressure.
Alistair Brownlee
Triathlon
"Try and turn that nervous energy into something positive," says the World Champion triathlete.
Bull Bullard
Basketball
Raise Your Game spoke to Bull Bullard during his second season with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.
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.
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."
Jenson Button MBE, Formula 1 driver
Motorsport
The Formula 1 racing driver says "Follow your dream."
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.
Delroy Cambridge
Golf
The Jamaican professional golfer talks about his self-taught journey into golf.
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
Swimming
The rising star of swimming reveals why she wears her nickname with pride and discusses the benefits of swimming.
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
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
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."
Kerron Clement
Athletics
The double World Champion hurdler, says "I just try to relax and stay focused on myself."
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
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.
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."
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, 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 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
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 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.
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."
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
Ice hockey
The Cardiff Devils forward reveals why he is aiming for his goals on and off the ice.
Kathryn Davies
Yoga
The yoga instructor reveals how yoga can help improve your flexibility, strength and confidence.
Lynn Davies
Athletics
The Olympic gold medallist and president of UK Athletics talks about inspiring young athletes towards London 2012.
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."
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."
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.
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."
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
Athletics
The middle distance runner discusses the importance of using tactics to deliver on the track.
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.
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
General
The sports journalist says "I've seen some incredible feats of sportsmanship, and you're right there as it's happening."
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, 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, 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."
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."
The importance of diet
General
Michael Hughes, the Sport and Exercise Physiologist, tells us the importance of diet in optimising your sporting performance.
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 middle distance runner.
Rhys Enoch, golfer
Golf
The young golfer from Wales believes "Discipline is definitely learned and gets better with practice."
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.
It's great to get into a habit when it comes to taking time. Your mind will pick up on cues.
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