What are your thoughts on one of the age old debates in my industry: are athletes born or made? Is it nature or nurture?
Usually, we conclude it’s a bit of both. But I certainly get the sense that Jack Clement may have been genetically predisposed to playing pro rugby. He didn’t even play the game until the age of 14 and within a couple of years was representing England in his age group.
This is also a brilliant story of serendipity - he only wound up discovering his aptitude for rugby after winning a cricket scholarship to the very prestigious Cheltenham College.
Jack is still only in his mid 20s, but a sharp cookie. We talk about the importance of a positive proactive mindset when recovering from injury in rugby - injuries are a part of life in this most rugged of sports - and the psychology of still wanting the ball when results aren’t great and confidence is low.
Jack is also aware of the shortness of a rugby career and is sagely studying for a second career in finance.
I hope you enjoy this one. Go well and keep moving. By the way, the £300 voucher is still available for Herring Shoes - check out the 2nd of January message from me for how to win it.
Go well and keep moving,
Teddy
