Updates
Here you'll find articles, news, and research that go beyond athletic performance. Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or part of the support team, we hope you'll find insight, reassurance, and inspiration here.
Was denied clearance to start: “Junk food” became the solution
Five years ago, Karoline Simpson-Larsen was unable to pass the medical examination. “It was my fault,” says her former coach. Source: NRK
Should I stay or should I go?
National team coach Ståle Solbakken and head of coach development at the Norwegian Football Federation, Anders Jacobsen, highlight in this opinion piece various perspectives on club transfers and development opportunities.
– We kill their motivation
One in five Norwegian coaches has a mentality that can be very harmful to young athletes, according to new research from NIH. "When we make decisions that show we don’t believe in our athletes, we kill their motivation," says a national team coach
Changes in admissions at the Royal Ballet School
From September 2026, we will offer training to students of Year 7 age (11-12 years) in our national Associate centres, through our International Scholars programme, and through a new UK Scholars programme, rather than in a full-time vocational setting.
