Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Champion Academy Selection and Development of Champions ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://championacademy.co.za/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [How Champions Harness the Effects of Adrenaline to Enhance Performance](https://championacademy.co.za/how-champions-harness-adrenaline/) - How champions harness the effects of ADRENALINE enhancing performance Year end… - [Is There a Recipe to Bring Out Your Greatest?](https://championacademy.co.za/recipe-bring-out-your-greatest/) - In the sport and performance industries everyone talks about “THE ZONE”, “THE FLOW” or being “ON A ROLL”. I am sure you have all heard the term or something of that sort. Many have referred to… - [Essentials for Handling a World of Intensity and Change — Part 4](https://championacademy.co.za/lockdown-4-world-of-intensity/) - Many professional sportspeople travel much of the year around the world in order to compete in events for their livelihood. This is why Professional athletes and performers are accustomed to living… - [Lockdown: An Opportunity to Fortify Your Mindset — Part 5](https://championacademy.co.za/lockdown-5-fortify-your-mindset/) - by Toni Gaddie, Sports & Clinical Psychologist – The Champion… - [Adapting to a New Norm: Goal Setting & Mental Housekeeping — Part 6](https://championacademy.co.za/lockdown-6-mental-housekeeping/) - According to the most influential specialists globally in GOAL ACHIEVEMENT, the two most important qualities needed to manifest anything from feeling motivated, to the executing of perfect… - [Champions Access Support!](https://championacademy.co.za/champions-access-support/) - The path of striving to be your best is tough! Champions are conscious of who and what in their environments support their journey, and who or what does not. They simply access and immerse themselves… - [What Makes Great Sportspeople?](https://championacademy.co.za/what-makes-great-sportspeople/) - Over the last 25 years I have been studying the common factors that constitute great sports people. When they are training there are so many athletes that will stand out to the experienced coaches’… - [Steps to Maintaining Peak Performance: Learning from Champions](https://championacademy.co.za/maintaining-peak-performance/) - One of the most distinguishing qualities that differentiate champions from the rest is not only the qualities that get them to the top, but equally important are the qualities that keep them there… - [The Benefits of Meditation for Entrepreneurs](https://championacademy.co.za/meditation-for-entrepreneurs/) - The Benefits of Meditation for Entrepreneurs: Enhancing Personal Well-Being and Business… - [When Things Seem to Be Falling Apart, Just Go to the Bathroom](https://championacademy.co.za/just-go-to-the-bathroom/) - When things seem to be falling apart, and when you are feeling overwhelmed by the emotions and expectations of your performance and perhaps even overwhelmed by life itself, just go to the… - [Is There a Recipe for Rising Out of a Slump?](https://championacademy.co.za/rising-out-of-a-slump/) - If you are or have been a serious sportsperson you know that the word “slump” can push your buttons. As a former professional sportsperson, when I hear the word “slump”, a myriad of sensations emerge… - [It's All in the Preparation: The Four Components of Preparation for World-Class Sport](https://championacademy.co.za/its-all-in-the-preparation/) - Any athlete on an international level understands the critical role preparation plays in a world class context. Preparation on this level is complex. For the purpose of this article, I am going to… - [Mentally Tough Leadership: Lessons from Our Springbok Rugby Team](https://championacademy.co.za/mentally-tough-leadership-springboks/) - Leadership in Sport, like in the corporate world, has a major influence on the culture, connection, and mind-set of each team member, and as a result the momentum of the team. In 2018 Rassie Erasmus… - [Mistakes and Failure: A Champion's Formula](https://championacademy.co.za/mistakes-and-failure-a-champions-formula/) - After more than twenty years of studying champions, I have realised that it is not the winning that determines the sustainability of a champion’s journey, but rather their losing! It is the fact that… - [The Mentally Tough Process of Handling the Corona Virus](https://championacademy.co.za/handling-the-corona-virus/) - The Mentally Tough Process of Handling The Corona Virus: Inspired by Sports… - [Mental Toughness for Handling Lockdown & Beyond — Part 1](https://championacademy.co.za/lockdown-1-mental-strength/) - Mental Toughness Series for Handling Lockdown and Beyond –Inspired by Sports… - [Fortifying Your Heart and Mind with Your Mental Toolbox — Part 2](https://championacademy.co.za/lockdown-2-mental-toolbox/) - Mental Toughness Series for Handling Lockdown and Beyond –Inspired by Sports… - [Champions Train Their Mental Toughness — Part 3](https://championacademy.co.za/lockdown-3-train-mental-toughness/) - When competing locally or internationally, a top sportsperson knows that there will be a brief period of acclimatising to the different environment. During this acclimatisation, they need above all… - [Time to Achieve: To Set Goals or Not to Set Goals](https://championacademy.co.za/to-set-goals-or-not/) - If you are interested in the literature on achievement in many areas of life, it is almost certain that you are bound to come across the setting of goals in one of the chapters. The first school of… - [Activating a Psyche of Success](https://championacademy.co.za/activating-a-psyche-of-success/) - By Toni Gaddie, Clinical & Sports Psychologist| Champion… - [Activating a Psyche of Success — Part 2](https://championacademy.co.za/activating-a-psyche-of-success-part-2/) - by Toni Gaddie, Sports & Clinical Psychologist| Champion… - [Harnessing Your Inner Critic, and Growing Your Inner Fan](https://championacademy.co.za/harnessing-your-inner-critic/) - A while ago I did a workshop to Physios and performing artists. The performing artists included classical ballet, to modern dancers, to hip-hop dancers. The topic they wanted to learn about was how… - [Social Media and Teens](https://championacademy.co.za/social-media-and-teens/) - The former issue regarding, “without limits”, is also important. Television and video games have the potential to be toxic content, however at least these platforms usually have a start and an end… - [Growing Mental Fortitude the 'Whole' Champion way- Webinar Investec Motivational Training-Toni Gaddie, Sports & Clinical Psychologist](https://championacademy.co.za/growing-mental-fortitude-the-whole-champion-way-webinar-investec-motivational-training-toni-gaddie-sports-clinical-psychologist/) - Toni's study of champions over the past 20 years has culminated in the many secrets of champions. Watch the video clip- Growing Mental Fortitude the 'Whole' Champion Way- Investec training webinar- where Toni Gaddie, sports & clinical psychologist reveals the most important secret. - [Time to achieve..... to set GOALS or NOT to Set GOALS by Toni Gaddie, Sports and Clinical Psychologist|Champion Academy](https://championacademy.co.za/is-it-important-to-set-goals-or-not-to-set-goals-by-toni-gaddie-sports-and-clinical-psychologistchampion-academy/) - Setting goals or focusing on the journey or both, champion development in sport and business, motivation, mental toughness, mental strength, focus on the process, achieving greatness, determination, striving to reach potential, inspirational, taking action, Sports Psychology, Champion Academy, Toni Gaddie, - [How Champions make the most of the support around them- 6 step formula by Toni Gaddie, Sports & Clinical Psychologist| Champion Academy](https://championacademy.co.za/how-champions-make-the-most-of-the-support-around-them-6-step-formula-by-toni-gaddie-sports-clinical-psychologist-champion-academy/) - The path of striving to be your best is tough! Champions are conscious of who and what in their environments support their journey, and who or what does not. They simply access and immerse themselves among positive people, and avoid the negative ones. They feel and use the support they receive. When they come across - [How do 'Whole' Champions stay motivated? by Toni Gaddie, Sports & Clinical Psychologist| Champion Academy](https://championacademy.co.za/how-do-whole-champions-stay-motivated-by-toni-gaddie-sports-clinical-psychologist-champion-academy/) - The latest research on the brain demonstrates that EXCITEMENT is the biggest predictor of STAYING MOTIVATED. Therefore, you need to figure out what keeps you excited so that you can reach your PLACES TO VISIT (goals) on your journey. Champions and all people who want to fulfil their potential are mostly excited about the following: Seeing - [Activating a Psyche of Success- Part 1- by Toni Gaddie, Sports and Clinical Psychologist| Champion Academy](https://championacademy.co.za/activating-a-psyche-of-success-part-1-by-toni-gaddie-sports-clinical-psychologist/) - What are the mental qualities that you need to be successful? I was interviewed on Business Day TV about the psyche of success. The interviewer requested for me to analyse many successful people that the Champion Academy has studied in sport, business, the arts, and those that are just inspired by their roles in life. - [Activating A Psyche of Success -Part 2- by Toni Gaddie, Sports & Clinical Psychologist | Champion Academy](https://championacademy.co.za/activating-a-psyche-of-success-part-1-by-toni-gaddie-sports-clinical-psychologist-champion-academy/) - The synergy of using the processes of a successful psyche – Self-awareness, Intuition, and Attention (link to Activating A Psyche of Success) together with nurturing the specific 8 Seeds of Success, will lead to a path of activating your very own Psyche of Success. Growing the 8 Seeds in the Psyche of Success: DESIRE: a - [How Champions use their ADRENALINE to enhance performance by Toni Gaddie, Sports and Clinical Psychologist| Champion Academy](https://championacademy.co.za/how-champions-use-their-adrenaline-to-enhance-performance-by-toni-gaddie-sports-and-clinical-psychologist-champion-academy/) - When the going gets tough, the tough get going, especially in matches when the pressure is on, and you and others expect you to deliver the goods! Does it feel like sometimes, or even mostly, that you perform much better in training than in matches? The reason for this is due to the nerves, tension, - [Hyperbaric Therapy – “I got more than I bargained for!” by Toni Gaddie, Sports & Clinical Psychologist| Champion Academy](https://championacademy.co.za/hyperbaric-therapy-i-got-more-than-i-bargained-for-by-toni-gaddie-sports-clinical-psychologist-champion-academy/) - “Never judge another person’s misgivings or inappropriate behaviour”, I constantly remind myself. “You may never, fortunately, have to ever experience the desperate context from where it is coming.” This statement became very real for me as many a person gave me the once-over glare as the “car guard” pushed my empty grocery trolley for me - [Tokyo Olympics 2021/2022, South African Synchronised Swimming Team competing today, 12:30pm DSTV ch203.](https://championacademy.co.za/tokyo-olympics-2021-2022-south-african-synchronised-swimming-team-competing-today-1230pm-dstv-ch203/) - Laura and Clarissa’s goal is to score a 70 or higher. They have overcome almost impossible mental and physical challenges to get here! Lets see what they can do. This is the first time in 29 years that the South African Synchronised swimming Team is competing at the Olympics. [us_image image=”1619″ size=”full”][us_image image=”1620″ size=”full”] - [Tokyo, Olympic South African Artistic Swimming Duet achieved their goal!!](https://championacademy.co.za/olympic-south-african-artistic-swimming-duet-achieved-their-goal/) - "Super proud of our Olympic South African Artistic swimming duet, Clarissa Johnston and Laura Strugnell! They achieved their goal of over 70 points in both their events! The most arduous training journey I have witnessed in the shortest time, whilst working their jobs full time- amazing achievement!" by Toni Gaddie| Champion Academy, Sports & Clinical - [Congratulations Liora Colley American Dance Awards and Eisteddford 2021!](https://championacademy.co.za/congratulations-liora-colley-american-dance-awards-and-eisteddford-2021/) - Liora you did it! 8 weeks, 9 dances, you've put your heart and soul into many hours of intense physical and mental preparation. Outstanding results congrattualions ADA ( American Dance Awards) 2 Golds and an Ultimate Gold, 3 modern solos and qualified for dancer of the year. Eiesteddfod Silver & Bronze, 2 Ballet solos with - [Tokyo Paralympics, Kgothatso Montjane our very own South African Flag Bearer!](https://championacademy.co.za/tokyo-paralympics-kgothatso-montjane-our-very-own-south-african-flag-bearer/) - With immense pride and lots of emotion, beautiful Kgothatso Montjane aka Special K is one of the SA flag bearers at the opening of today's Paralympics in Tokyo! Look out for our SA Paralympians this weekend. - [South African Spring Open 2021, awesome day at Ellis Park supporting our South African Champions](https://championacademy.co.za/awesome-day-at-ellis-park-supporting-our-south-african-champions/) - Kgothatso Montjane, SA Spring Open singles title winner for the second year in a row and, Alwande Sikhosana who achieved his first professional title in the men's doubles with his partner Martin de la Puenta(ESP). - [Awesome achievement, Mpho Bowers first U12 TSA boys singles title](https://championacademy.co.za/mpho-bowers-first-u12-tsa-boys-singles-title/) - Congratulations to Mpho Bowers on your first u12 singles title!! Winner u12 boys singles, Tennis South Africa, Mini 1 in Pretoria. Mpho shows exceptional talent. He is a disciplined and focused competitor who continues to practise mental strength and a 'Whole' champion mindset. - [Congratulations to Aarya Sunker on being selected for the South African Primary Schools Tennis Team](https://championacademy.co.za/congratulations-to-aarya-sunker-on-being-selected-for-the-south-african-primary-schools-tennis-team/) - Congratulations Aarya Sunker on being selected for the South African Primary Schools Tennis Team. Outstanding achievement! Your dedication towards a tough mindset and hard work pays off. - [Mental Strength - Article from Sporting Horse Magazine (July 2016)](https://championacademy.co.za/mental-strength-article-from-sporting-horse-magazine-july-2016/) - Lorette Knowles Taylor speaks about how visiting a sports psychologist, Toni Gaddie empacted hugely on her mental strength.[us_btn style="6" label="View article" custom_width="200px" css="%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%22px%22%7D%7D"] - [Lorette Knowles Taylor epitomises the "Whole Champion"](https://championacademy.co.za/lorette-knowles-taylor-epitomises-the-whole-champion/) - So proud of a fine champion who epitomises the “whole champion”. Lorette Knowles Taylor who recently climbed to the number 1 position on the SASJ Open Jumping Rankings after the 2016 Nissan Shongweni World Cup. A dedicated champion who has worked on her mental strength with Toni Gaddie for the past 4 years and continues - [Is There A Recipe For Rising Out Of A Slump?](https://championacademy.co.za/is-there-a-recipe-for-rising-out-of-a-slump/) - [us_image image=”912″ size=”us_img_size_1″ align=”left”] What do you feel when I say the word “SLUMP”? If you are or have been a serious sportsperson you know that the word “slump” can push your buttons. As a former professional sportsperson, when I hear the word “slump”, a myriad of sensations emerge in both my body and mind, - [South African Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team – Rio 2016](https://championacademy.co.za/south-african-paralympic-wheelchair-tennis-team-rio-2016/) - Proud of our South African Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team- Luca Sithole, Kgothatso ‘ KG’ Montjane, Evans Maripa and Leon Els representing South Africa at the current 2016 Rio Paralympics. It has been an honour to work with Lucas, KG and Evans, what remarkable champions. The Champion Academy is totally inspired by your talent, commitment and - [What makes a Champion? Toni Gaddie (Sports & Clinical Psychologist) chats to SA's football legend Doctor Khumalo](https://championacademy.co.za/what-makes-a-champion-toni-chats-to-sas-soccer-legend-doc-khumalo/) - professional soccer, sports psychology, champions, mental health, motivation, sport, soccer, football, - [Toni Gaddie advises entrepeneurs on The Big Small Business Show, BDTV, ch412](https://championacademy.co.za/toni-gaddie-advises-entrepeneurs-on-the-big-small-business-show-bdtv-ch412/) - Catch Allon Raiz and Toni Gaddie discussing what so many entrepreneurs are going through right now. Many have suffered significant losses. Insightsful content and valuable advice. Tune into BDTV on ch412tomorrow night 30th July 18:30 SAST https://www.businesslive.co.za/bdtv/television-shows/the-big-small-business-show/ - [The Wimbledon Final 2021@KGmontjane1](https://championacademy.co.za/1549-2/) - This is a momentous day for KG Montjane, aka, Special K! You are making South Africa proud today. This is what all the hard work has been for, The Wimbledon Final! Be in and Love the moment! @KGmontjane1 # Wimbledon - [Join Toni Gaddie and other Healthcare experts discussing Healthcare Workers & Sports Bio-Bubbles, Webinar Thursday 29th April 2021 18:00](https://championacademy.co.za/join-toni-gaddie-and-other-healthcare-experts-discussing-healthcare-workers-sports-bio-bubbles-webinar-thursday-29th-april-20211800/) - Welcoming all to join this informative webinar. Leading Healthcare Workers Dr Levarson Pillay (Team Physician Highveld Lions), Craig Govender (formerly Physiotherapist Highveld Lions), Toni Gaddie (Sports & Clinical Psychologist works with top-ranked International Sportspeople), Dr Konrad von Hagen (Sports Doctor to the Springboks), Dr Hashendra Ramjee (Team Physician Kaizer Chiefs), Cliff Deacon (Head Physiotherapist Pakistan - [Congratulations to super star Lorette Knowles-Taylor on winning The Presidents Cup 2021, 1.50 Competition!!!](https://championacademy.co.za/congratulations-to-super-star-lorette-knowles-taylor-on-winning-the-presidents-cup-2021-1-50-competition/) - Smiling inside for Lorette- Knowles Taylor, who won The Presidents Cup 2021 after planned and deliberate long-term physical and mental work. Lorette is not only a champion in show jumping, but a 'Whole- Champion' who continues to work on every aspect of herself and her life. - [So proud of our South African Wheel Chair tennis star, Evans Maripa, who clinched the Thailand Open Title.](https://championacademy.co.za/so-proud-of-our-south-african-wheel-chair-tennis-star-evans-maripa-who-clinched-thailand-open-title/) - [The Big Small Business Show: Creating a routine in the new normal with Toni Gaddie, Clinical & Performance Psychologist](https://championacademy.co.za/1374-2/) - https://youtu.be/gsjFZI3_2bg - [Lockdown conversation with South Africa's leading showjumper and coach, Lorette Knowles Taylor](https://championacademy.co.za/lockdown-conversation-with-south-africas-leading-showjumper-and-coach-lorette-knowles-taylor/) - Lorette says "Toni is my go-to person. I've been working with her for 9 years." She shares how sports psychology has benefitted her, her family and her riders. - [" Less is more"- Allow yourself to just BE](https://championacademy.co.za/less-is-more-allow-yourself-to-just-be/) - Success in sport mirrors success in life. All the same ingredients are necessary such as hard work, giving your best, commitment, focused attention, resilience, and a positive attitude. But, the factor which is so critical to peak performance and success, that is hardly ever emphasized, is the concept of “allowing” verses the concept of “forcing”. - [Toni Gaddie and Rikki Gaddie Dworcan with the South African Federation Cup Captain Rene Plant at the TSA Next Gen Federation Cup Conference July 2018](https://championacademy.co.za/toni-gaddie-and-rikki-gaddie-dworcan-with-the-south-african-federation-cup-captain-rene-plant-at-the-tsa-next-gen-federation-cup-conference-july-2018/) - Wonderful opportunity to inspire and motivate South Africa's best. - [Desire Trumps Beliefs by Toni Gaddie](https://championacademy.co.za/newsletter-aug-2016-desire-trumps-beliefs/) - I recently worked with Paralympians whom I prepared for the Paralympics, which took place immediately after the Olympics in Rio. At the Champion Academy, both my partner Rikki Dworcan and I have played professionally, coached professionals and we are now mentally coaching amateur and professional athletes in many sports. However, we have both never seen - ["To set goals or not to set goals" by Toni Gaddie](https://championacademy.co.za/to-set-goals-or-not-to-set-goals-by-toni-gaddie/) - If you are interested in the literature on achievement in many areas of life, it is almost certain that you are bound to come across the setting of goals in one of the chapters. The first school of thought places much emphasis on the outcome and every section is broken down into chunks toward achieving - ["Less is More" by Toni Gaddie](https://championacademy.co.za/newsletter-july-2016-less-is-more/) - Success in sport mirrors success in life. All the same ingredients are necessary such as hard work, giving your best, commitment, focused attention, resilience, and a positive attitude. But, the factor which is so critical to peak performance and success, that is hardly ever emphasized, is the concept of “allowing” verses the concept of “forcing”. - [Choose physical and mental health above all else - 5 Tips by Toni Gaddie](https://championacademy.co.za/choose-physical-and-mental-health-above-all-else-5-tips-by-toni-gaddie/) - http://www.biznews.com/thought-leaders/2015/11/08/toni-gaddie-5-tips-choose-physical-mental-health-above-all-else/ - [The 2014 South African Women’s Tennis Federation Cup Team](https://championacademy.co.za/the-2014-south-african-womens-tennis-federation-cup-team/) - The Champion Academy trained the 2014 South African Womens Federation Cup squad which consisted of 9 playing members, namely Chanel Simmonds, Madrie le Roux, Natasha Fouroulas, Natalie Grandin, Chani Scheepers, Ilze Hattingh, Michelle Sammons, Lynn Kiro, Katie Poluta, Zani Barnard, Lee Barnard, Theresa Van Zyl and Janet Koch. The Champion Academy’s training programme prepared the players - [The Champion Academy interviewed on The Big Small Business TV Show.](https://championacademy.co.za/the-champion-academy-interviewed-on-the-big-small-business-tv-show/) - Your page does not support video playback The Big Small Business Show on BusinessDay TV, DSTV channel 412 is sponsored by MTN Business and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. The show aims to give viewers practical and down-to-earth small business advice whether they already have a successful business, one they’d like to grow - [THE PSYCHE OF SUCCESS](https://championacademy.co.za/the-psyche-of-success/) - What are the mental qualities that you need to be successful? Just recently, I was interviewed on Business Day TV about the psyche of success. From my work with champions in all walks of life, I was asked on the spot to distil their psyche into QUALITIES OF SUCCESS. When I watched the show, I - [How to nurture a healthy, competitive spirit in your child or student?](https://championacademy.co.za/how-to-nurture-a-healthy-competitive-spirit-in-your-child-or-student/) - At a cricket match this week, I happened to be one of the mom’s sitting on the side of the field watching their sons. It was interesting to hear the mom’s comments on the importance of winning, as opposed to just giving every player a turn to bat and bowl, so that they all can - [Toni Gaddie: 5 Tips. Choose physical, mental health above all else.](https://championacademy.co.za/toni-gaddie-5-tips-choose-physical-mental-health-above-all-else/) - Traumatic events generally lead to reflection in one’s life. And in the case of Toni Gaddie, who’s a ‘Champion Coach’, her son’s battle with encephalitis brought about a change in her thinking. Gaddie talks about the enormously competitive culture we find ourselves in, and how by focusing on this we tend to forget what’s really - [The Big Small Business Show - 15 May 2015](https://championacademy.co.za/the-big-small-business-show-15-may-2015/) - Toni was one of the guest speakers on The Big Small Business Show early last year, where she discussed the Psyche of Success with show host Allon Raiz CEO of Raizcorp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCYxiyW8j_Q&feature=youtu.be - [The 2014 South African National Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior and Senior Team](https://championacademy.co.za/the-2014-south-african-national-rhythmic-gymnastics-junior-and-senior-team/) - The National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team achieved excellent results at the recent African Championships. They were the strongest as a team and individually for many years. Read the letter sent by the National Rhythmic Gymnastics High Performance manager, Shaleen Raath thanking The Champion Academy for their outstanding work with the team. The National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team - [Little me and GREAT ME](https://championacademy.co.za/little-me-and-great-me/) - My dream was to win Wimbledon My dream was to win the Wimbledon Championships, or at least get into the top 10 on the Women’s Tennis Professional rankings (WTA). I failed! The highest international ranking I achieved was 447 in singles and 255 in doubles. When I was forced to retire, due to a lack - [7 Secrets of Champions](https://championacademy.co.za/7-secrets-of-champions/) - What is it that makes one athlete brilliant and the other merely very good? Sports Psychologist TONI GADDIE digs deeper......... As a little girl I dreamt of becoming a Wimbledon Champion. At the age of 12 I was ranked number 1 in South Africa in my age group. At 18, I was selected for the - [Updates from our previous course](https://championacademy.co.za/feedback-from-our-courses-mayjune-2013/) - Our Mastering Pressure and Champion Toolkit courses(2013) were an incredible success. We were fully booked! Unfortunately, we had to turn eager athletes, performers and business executives away. The enlightening secrets of how champion’s master pressure, as well as the powerful tools that champions master to perform at their best, filled the room with energy and ## Pages - [Home](https://championacademy.co.za/) - The Champion Academy focuses human beings who have and want broad and long term success in sports, the arts and life using mental toughness & NLPtraining - [Home](https://championacademy.co.za/home-2/) - [About](https://championacademy.co.za/about/) - [Courses](https://championacademy.co.za/courses/) - [Talks](https://championacademy.co.za/talks/) - [Articles](https://championacademy.co.za/articles/) - [Videos](https://championacademy.co.za/videos/) - [Contact](https://championacademy.co.za/contact/) - [Motivational Talks](https://championacademy.co.za/corporatebusiness-talks/) - Are technological distractions and social media affecting your productivity and creating unnecessary anxiety and stress in your work environment? - [Growing 'Whole' Champions](https://championacademy.co.za/making-of-a-champion-series/) - What is a “Whole Champion”? Through years of research across elite sports and high-performance arenas, we’ve uncovered a profound truth: Being a champion in your sport alone is not enough. A true champion is someone who excels not just in competition, but in life. A Whole Champion is committed to: Personal Growth – Constantly - [Sports Champion Development](https://championacademy.co.za/sports-champion-development/) - Courses offered by Champion Academy for Apptitude, Mental Strength and Stress Management for Athletes - [Contact Us](https://championacademy.co.za/contact-us/) - Tel: +27 (0)11 566 2000 | Email: info@championacademy.co.za | Online sessions available Address: Katherine St & Centex Close, Johannesburg, South Africa - [Testimonials](https://championacademy.co.za/testimonials/) - We have received feedback from numerous clients and individuals who have joined in on our courses and motivational talks and this is what they had to say... - [About Us](https://championacademy.co.za/about-us/) - Toni Gaddie a Clinical & Sports psychologist and Rikki Gaddie Dworcan a NLP Practitioner & Mind Trainer are the partners and founders of Champion Academy - [](https://championacademy.co.za/business-champion-development/) - Motivational Talks and Courses offered by Champion Academy for Mental Strength, Mental Endurance and Mastering Intense Pressure and Stress, for High Achievers - [Blog](https://championacademy.co.za/blog/) - Keep up to date with all events, motivational talks and courses being presented or hosted by Champion Academy and their team of experts - [Sample Page](https://championacademy.co.za/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Announcements - [Super Star, Little Mo Nationals Winner, Joshua Toledano (9), Arlington Texas!](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/super-star-little-mo-nationals-winner-joshua-toledano-arlington-texas/) - So thrilled to celebrate, a ‘whole’ champion in the making Arlington/ Texas Little Mo Nationals Winner Joshua Toledano(9) !!!!! Huge excitement Joshua takes the title. - [Huge Congratulations Korona Rugara singles winner ITF J60 Prestori!](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/huge-congratulations-korona-rugara-singles-winner-itf-j60-prestori/) - Winning an international tournament with players competing from all over the world with the intention of becoming professionals, takes another level of prowess. Korona Rugara is working hard on this mental prowess resulting in her first under 18 international win! Well done Rona - I am super proud of you! - [Superb results Kristen Hannie, Rhythmic Gymnastics SA Team Africa Games!](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/superb-results-kristen-hannie-rhythmic-gymnastics-sa-team-africa-games/) - Very excited to share Kristen Hannie’s (far left) excellent achievement in the Rythmic Gymnastic SA Team at the Africa Games, placing 2nd as a team and 7th as an individual. Consistently conquering mental barriers - very proud of you Kristen! - [Awesome Michelle Maine Fleming 2nd place podium, 334 Sporthorse Stud FEI World Cup Qualifier!](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/awesome-michelle-maine-fleming-2nd-place-podium-334-sporthorse-stud-fei-world-cup-qualifier/) - Phenomenal achievement Mish! A heartfelt, huge congratulations to you. A Whole Champion endures and celebrates the lows and highs of a long journey of growth and fulfillment. This was demonstrated in Michelle Maine Fleming ‘s Podium 2nd place at the 334 Sporthorse Stud FEI World Cup Qualifier last weekend. A job and a joy well - [Congratulations Kristen! South African Rhythmic Gymnastics Team](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/congratulations-kristen1-south-african-rhythmic-gymnastics-team/) - Managing nerves, focus and self belief is key to any performance situation, but even to just feeling fulfilled in daily life. Kristen Hannie is improving her management of all the above and it shows in her results. Well done to 13 year old Kristen for making Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team: - [All the best to the Moonsammy brothers chosen for trial program (Football/Girona, Spain)](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/all-the-best-to-the-moonsammy-brothers-chosen-for-trial-program-football-girona-spain/) - The Moonsammy brothers were chosen for the trial program in Girona, Spain. Matthew & Luke whatever happens boys, keep fighting for your dream! - [Riverplate Argentina, Estadio Monumental seeing football at its finest.](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/riverplate-argentina-estadio-monumental-seeing-football-at-its-finest/) - Meeting with agents and checking out the world’s most beautiful game at its source: River Plate, Argentina. Their spirit and passion for the game is indescribable. - [Outstanding results Ryan Harcourt-Baldwin (Hockey & Cricket)](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/outstanding-results-ryan-harcourt-baldwin-hockey-cricket/) - Congratulations to Ryan Harcourt-Baldwin on his leadership & sporting achievements, as well as his ‘Whole’ Champion mindset both on the field and off the field. - 2024 Jeppe Boys 1st team Cricket Captain & 1st team Hockey Vice Captain - 2023 Jeppe Boys Grade 11 1st team Cricket & 1st team Hockey Vice Captain Ryan’s - [334 Sporthorse Stud Gold Tour Grand Prix 2024](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/334-sporthorse-stud-gold-tour-grand-prix-2024/) - 'It is not about being 100%, 100% of the time - mental strength is about rising above internal and external conditions and using whatever it takes to be present and to enjoy. Also, we need to keep reminding you that your show jumping is not only for success, but also for growth ’ Toni, thank - [Dakar Rally 2024, Super brilliant Saood! 16th out of 140 cars](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/dakar-rally-2024-super-brilliant-saood-16th-out-of-140-cars/) - Dakar Rally comes to an end - Saood Variawa finished 16th place out of 140 cars. For his first year of off-road racing, at only 18 years old, 12 days of grueling mental and physical grit. We are all amazed at his courage and determination. Well done Saood! - [Keep head strong, Saood, Dakar, Saudi Arabia (SA Team)](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/keep-head-strong-saood-dakar-saudi-arabia-sa-team/) - The Dakar Rally takes place in Saudi Arabia on Friday: At 18, Saood Variawa is the youngest South African to compete for the SA team. He has invested hours of mental and physical training. He can be so proud of his mindset so far! It is now about maintaining it to achieve his GOAL: - [Special K, Kgothatso Montjane awarded Gauteng Sports Personality & Sportsman of the Year](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/special-k-kgothatso-montjane-awarded-gauteng-sports-personality-sportsman-of-the-year/) - Look who’s getting big, well deserved accolades: Kgothatso Montjane is the Gauteng Sports Personality and Sportsman of the year with a disability. Enjoy the magic Special K! - [Kgothatso Montjane & Yui Kamiji upset top seeds to win the ITF Wheelchair Doubles Masters World Series Championships](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/kgothatso-montjane-yui-kamiji-upset-top-seeds-to-win-the-itf-wheelchair-doubles-masters-world-series-championships/) - What a way to end the year! Kgothatso Montjane has just won the ITF wheelchair doubles Masters World Series: Super proud of Kg - consistent mental and physical work eventually pays off! - [Brothers finish tops! Global touring Cars final race championships. Congratulations to Sa'aad & Saood Variawa!](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/brothers-finish-tops-global-touring-cars-final-race-championships-congratulations-to-saaad-saood-variawa/) - It feels good to share good news: The Variawa brothers both won their events yesterday at the Global touring Cars final race championship! These brothers have put in the work on every level: Sa’aad Variawa won the overall championship and Saood Variawa finished 2nd for year: - [Outstanding! 1st Place, Lorette Knowles- Taylor 1,35m Steyn City Cup, show jumping](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/outstanding-1st-place-lorette-knowles-taylor-135m-steyn-city-cup-show-jumping/) - With experience and growth, regardless of profession, one realizes that the success journey is about pushing your boundaries, stretching your abilities, and challenges how much happier you can be! It’s not about competition, and more especially not about comparison: - [Lorette does it again! Toyota Shongweni Festival Aug 2023](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/lorette-does-it-again-toyota-shongweni-festival-aug-2023/) - Only show jumpers know how tough it is to make a podium. Only top athletes know how difficult it is to maintain elite status in their sport for many years. - [Congrats Lauren Cape!! World Cycling Championships, Scotland](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/congrats-lauren-cape-world-cycling-championships-scotland/) - Number 19th in the WHOLE WORLD, is the place where Lauren Cape came in the 2023 UCI GRAN FONDO WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS is Scotland! Unfortunately Nick Cape fell ill just before the race and had to learn other lessons. Huge congratulations to them both: - [2023 UCI GRAN FONDO WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Scotland.](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/2023-uci-gran-fondo-world-cycling-championships-scotland/) - The 2023 UCI GRAN FONDO WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS is happening in Scotland on the 4th of August. Super proud of Lauren Cape (top left) and Nick Cape (top right) who have qualified for this grueling, global event. Can’t wait to see how far they can stretch their mental and physical prowess: - [Wishing Kgothatso Montjane and her partner Yui Kamiji all the very best for tomorrow's Wimbledon Wheelchair Doubles Final](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/wishing-kgothatso-montjane-and-her-partner-yui-kamiji-all-the-very-best-for-tomorrows-wimbledon-wheelchair-doubles-final/) - The Montjane and Kamiji are looking for their second Grand Slam Title at SW19. They will be competing against Dutch duo Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffoen. - [Roland Garros French Open/ Paris 2023 - Winner Wheelchair Doubles, Kogthatso Montjane, KG, Special K & Yui Kamiji.](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/roland-garros-french-open-paris-2023-winner-wheelchair-doubles-kogthatso-montjane-kg-special-k-yui-kamiji/) - History is made! Huge congrats to KG and Yui on their French Open, wheelchair Tennis Doubles Title. First Grand Slam Title for KG. We are thrilled for you both. - [Youngest competitor,17 year old Saood Variawa wins his debut Rally-Race.](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/youngest-competitor-17-year-old-saood-variawa-wins-his-debut-rally-race/) - Outstanding achievement Saood Variawa, from coming second last on the final day, to overtaking 16 cars to finish 1st - winning his debut Rally-Raid race! He is also 17, the youngest racer on the track. Saood uses his mental tools like he eats breakfast. - [How to deal with depression in the workplace| Toni Gaddie, Clinical and Performance Psychologist](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/how-to-deal-with-depression-in-the-workplace-toni-gaddie-clinical-and-performance-psychologist/) - https://youtu.be/c0Z7yvaacUA - [Mental toughness for handling lockdown –Inspired by Sports Champions by Toni Gaddie](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/mental-toughness-for-handling-lockdown-inspired-by-sports-champions-by-toni-gaddie/) - The other night I dreamed that my husband had an affair and left home! It was so vivid and I was aware of how profoundly disturbed I was about it. In the morning I woke up and there he was sleeping soundly next to me, with no sight of the other woman. The following night, - [Toni inspires the Farnham Horsejumping School's, Gauteng Team members, in preparation for the upcoming Interprovincial Junior Championships.](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/toni-inspires-the-farnham-horsejumping-schools-gauteng-team-members-in-preparation-for-the-upcoming-interprovincial-junior-championships/) - [Mentally Tough Leadership- Lessons from our Springbok Rugby Team by Toni Gaddie](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/mentally-tough-leadership-lessons-from-our-springbok-rugby-team-by-toni-gaddie/) - Leadership in Sport, like in the corporate world, has a major influence on the culture, connection, and mindset of each team member, and as a result the momentum of the team. In 2018 Rassie Erasmus was appointed as director of SA Rugby and head coach of the Springbok rugby team. He joined when The Springboks - [Titles at the SA Spring Open 2019](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/titles-at-the-sa-spring-open-2019/) - [Wheel Chair tennis star, KG Montjane to compete at the 2019 US OPEN](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/wheel-chair-tennis-star-kg-montjane-to-compete-at-the-2019-us-open/) - Best of luck to South Africa's leading tennis ace Kgothatso Montjane who will be competing at the 2019 US Open this week. - [Toni inspires cream of South African junior tennis at the Growthpoint national junior camp on Sunday 27th Jan 2019 at the HPC in Pretoria. Toni spoke about "there's more to life than just tennis and there's more to tennis than just tennis". All were motivated and excited to reach for their dreams.](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/toni-inspires-cream-of-south-african-junior-tennis-at-the-growthpoint-national-junior-camp-on-sunday-27th-jan-2019-at-the-hpc-in-pretoria-toni-spoke-about-theres-more-to-life-than-just-tennis-and/) - [Toni inspires 24 of South Africa's top tennis players at the TSA next Gen Federation Cup conference](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/toni-inspires-24-of-south-africas-top-tennis-players-at-the-tsa-next-gen-federation-cup-conference/) - [SA's number 1 wheelchair tennis champ heads for Europe](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/sas-number-1-wheelchair-tennis-champ-heads-for-europe/) - South Africa’s highest-ranked wheelchair tennis men’s player Evans Maripa is heading to Europe this February for two major international tournaments… The world No 12 from Limpopo who returned home recently from a two-week tour in Australia will begin his excursion at ABN AMRO Tournament, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) level 1 event from February 13-17 in - [SA Wheelchair tennis star Montjane claims Swiss Open Title](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/sa-wheelchair-tennis-star-monjane-claims-swiss-open-title/) - Outstanding performance by KG Montjane, SA's number top wheelchair tennis ace who defeated Germany's Katharina Kruger in the women's final in Geneva Switzerland to claim her third Swiss Open title. https://www.dfa.co.za/sport/sa-wheelchair-tennis-star-montjane-claims-swiss-open-title/ - [Lucas Sithole another South African Open Wheelchair Tennis Singles Title 2017](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/lucas-sithole-another-south-african-open-wheelchair-tennis-singles-title-2017/) - Lucas Sithole holds his trophy after winning his singles final to add another Wheelchair Tennis South African Open title to his name. An incredible match Lucas well done for keeping cool and coming from behind to take the second set. Lucas after his singles final at the prize giving with Toni Gaddie @championacademy. - [Aisling O'Connor Winner 6 Bar Event Nissan Easter Fest Kyalami 2017](https://championacademy.co.za/announcements/aisling-oconnor-winner-6-bar-event-nissan-easter-fest-kyalami-2017/) - Aisling O'Connor you blew us away!!!! 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