We’re deep into the Games now and it’s a really exciting time. There’s so much going on, both within the sport I’m working with now as well at the rest of the Olympic action. The USA v China basketball last night was a ripper and the Aussie swimmers are going well.

Right now, I’m sitting here with another 5 web pages open, refreshing them regularly to follow how our team out on the water are doing. Our team’s results have been a little less than we would have liked till now and that can make people feel the pressure, from management to coaches to athletes.

The athletes are pretty used to this though and just go about things normally. Multiple Gold medalist Ben Ainslie said it well a few days ago - “Pressure is something you just have to deal with and it doesn’t get any easier, but it is also part of the thrill of competing at the highest level.” Ben went on to say that he probably puts more pressure on himself to perform well than anybody. That way, he’s in control.

I reckon not knowing what is going to happen in a sporting contest makes it exciting - otherwise it would just be maths!

The event I’m coaching for starts tomorrow and I think my girl has done a pretty dam good job of preparing herself. The forecast looks a little sloppy though - light winds - but that’s what we’re here for!

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