If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below:https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365What a pleasure to introduce one of NZs best individual coaches, James Mortimer.A former NZ track star, who competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, James is not coaching some of NZ brightest, and fastest athletes. The current coach of NZ fastest ever female athlete, Zoe Hobbs, James is striving to win NZ first ever sprint medal at a Commonwealth or Olympic level. I’ve often wondered how coaching individual athletes is different from coaching team sports. In this episode, we explore the differences and learn from each other's worlds. This was a great chat. Ok, Let's go! James Mortimer BioAthlete:Over 15 years of international hurdles and sprinting100m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2003-2009)NZ Record Holder (2007)200m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2015)400m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2011, 2012)12 x National Champion4 x 100m Relay2006 Commonwealth GamesWorld Championships 2002Coach:Over 15 years experienceTM Track Club – Sprint Coach (2009 – present)Vodafone Warriors - Speed & Acceleration SpecialistDiocesan School for Girls – Sports ManagerAthletics NZ - Lead Sprints / Relays & HurdlesAthletes that include:Zoe HobbsNZ fastest ever female2013 Youth Olympic Games2022 Commonwealth Games2024 Olympic GamesLiam Malone2016 Paralympics2 Gold, 1 Silver medalsPortia Bing2014 & 2022 Commonwealth Games QUOTE:“James has honed his skill set, learning from some of the best coaches in the world and gaining international recognition for his methods. He prides himself on coaching the athlete in front of him and delivering what they need without compromise.”Give us your feedback Support the showBecome a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support#STRIVE365Instagram: @_strive365YouTube: @STRIVE365podcastLinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365TIKTOK: @_strive365FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365Twitter: @gturnbull12

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