Australian Olympian and judoka, Katharina Haecker, is fresh from a bronze medal win at the 2023 Judo Grand Slam. Yet at the top of her game it’s not always her work ethic, physical strength or commitment that gives her a competitive advantage.
Performance Psychology
Overcoming the harshest critic; yourself
VIS hockey athlete and Jillaroos defender, Emily Hamilton-Smith, is living her dream whilst being her own barrier to success.
Right Thought at the Right Time | World Mental Health Day
VIS Performance Psychologist, Laura Cosgrove, works with the athletics program to support their mental wellbeing and mental preparation. It is her view that being led off piste by emotions or thoughts is not the core issue its the response to them that causes the distraction.
Magnificent Montag
Jemima Montag won Australia’s first medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, walking her way to silver in the women’s 20-kilometre walk her greatest sporting achievement to date. Yet her achievements extend much further than the track, being a natural born leader sharing her experiences with other young athletes, whilst balancing a medical degree and passions outside of sport.