From Media:

"Dave Diggle was a singular and determined young man and part of an elite group that dominated British Mens Gymnastics for over a decade, each with a special talent, and all requiring individual treatment to maximise their potential. His particular strength was a competitive focus and an absolute belief in his own ability – qualities that enabled him to defeat more naturally talented performers. He was, even as a youngster, the personification of ‘mind over matter’!It therefore comes as no surprise to me that he should choose to specialise in this vital aspect of performance preparation. He has brought a straight forward and easily absorbed approach to the complex area of Sports Psychology, and initiates the reader regarding its importance and ultimate contribution towards competitive success.
Understanding that top level performance is ultimately dependant upon such mental focus and security is the first step towards successful coaching, and in this book Dave underlines the importance of clear and simple Coach – Athlete communication and the mechanisms that facilitate it. Any ‘bespoke’ training recipe needs to be based upon a consultative process between both parties, a process stemming from a coach instigated rapport and a thorough appreciation of his charge’s psychological, as well as physical, make up. Dave sets out easily followed procedures to help gain this rapport and the awareness of particular individual needs that comes along with it.

Mitch Fenner
BBC TV Gymnastics Commentator
Former British Team Coach
Founder Coach to Bush Harlow Gymnastics Club, 9 times British Junior Men and 8 times Senior Men Team Champions between 1979 and 1989
Senior Lecturer Cardiff School of Sport, UWIC, Wales

"Congratulations. There are many parents out there, certainly many children, who are going to benefit from reading your book in many and varied ways."

From Teachers and Trainers:

"Dave Diggle's 'Enjoy the Ride' is not only a masterful use of the tools of Neuro-linguistic Programming and a demonstration of his mastery of storytelling for children... they are clear evidence of his own deep love and compassion for helping children to grow up with the important life lessons to allow them to create their own future and for the parents out there wanting to empower their children. Each story stands in its own right to help children learn some of the most powerful lessons for their life.
In my work speaking and teaching all over the world the most common question asked is, 'Where do I get information to help kids learn these lessons...?' For my money... the answer is always here in Dave's Books and audio products."

Dave's wonderfully infectious enthusiasm, his passion for inspiring others to be the best that they can be and his gifted insight gives him the ability to transform problems into opportunities.

Dave has a brilliantly skillful acuity in devising solutions through stories, games and processes that allows the reader, student, athlete or client to come up with their own inductive learning. This is extremely invaluable and empowering for any individual who has been faced with challenges or issues.

His work provides a platform that builds inner confidence, self-esteem and strategies of success that focuses on always increasing choice.

Dave is the utmost professional. He constantly continues to implement the latest cutting edge tools into what he does. His work is exciting, innovative and the practical application of what he teaches is not only easy to learn it is also highly effective. This puts him in a class all of its own.

I would highly recommend him to anyone from a professional athlete to a student who wants to work with the best and achieve outstanding results in their life.

Dezi Koster
CEO – Redshift Technologies
Northern California, USA

From Athletes:

"I think being a junior athlete you have so many things going on in your life whether it be school, work, family, or just being a teenager so you really need someone to help plan out your goals and set you on the right path.
I'm really grateful for the techniques taught in Dave's book. It helped me put everything in perspective.
I almost quit my sport a couple of years ago, but after implementing these strategies and utilising the support offered, I am now enjoying the sport more than ever and it looks like after University I'm heading over to France to race professionally.
Thanks again Dave."

Jesse Featonby
1st u/19 Australian Sprint Triathlon Champion 2007
1st u/19 Australian Duathlon Champion 2005
17th u/19 World Duathlon Championships 2005

From Coaches:

"I recently read Dave Diggle's book and incorporated the techniques into our gym with our Senior Boys Squad - it turned out to be incredibly rewarding and refreshing. Dave Diggle has a great way of communicating about the needs of young athletes, and has an incredible knack for solutions and inspiring athletes to respond in areas where they previously felt inadequate.
Having spent the last 7 years in Sydney coaching full time I have actually come across a guy who taught me more by spending 1 hour reading his book, than all the seminars I have been to since my arrival here.
Three of the Gymnasts I have worked with, who were struggling to perform at their potential, have recently turned their performance around and won the state championships using Dave's techniques.
I can't say enough about this guy..."

Martin Shields
2001/2002 Australian Mens Level Coach of the Year
2003 Australian Mens Levels Coach of the Year
2007 NSW Junior Development Coach of the Year
Head Mens Coach Manly Warringah GC

"Sport is my life. I spend a lot of my time studying advanced coaching techniques to improve me and my athletes performances. I read Dave Diggle's book ‘Mind the Gap' and found it refreshingly enlightening, informative and easy to understand.
I have since applied many of the key coaching principles from the book, finding them to be hugely effective.
I would recommend anyone involved in sport read this book as it will change the way you coach and/or perform."

Matthew Jackson
Assistant Mens Coach London UK
British National Judge and Junior National Coach

"Mind The Gap provides a solid understanding of human behaviour and what makes people tick. With this greater understanding, we can then more effectively communicate and connect with others, regardless of context, to help draw them out and support them to be the best they can be. Dave explains in a straightforward manner how speaking the other person’s language and then adapting things will better meet how individual's learn.

In order to increase our behavioural flexibility, Dave provides brain stimulation exercises which are fun yet challenging and can be used as a warm up to any learning situation. Additionally, the explanations for anchoring to produce a desired response and visualisation of perfect performances, two key techniques used by world-class athletes, are clear and easy to follow for any coach or athlete. Overall, Mind The Gap, provides a map to help individuals achieve peak performance in their sport and life."

Midgie Thompson
Mental Performance & Lifestyle Coach
Bright Futures Coaching

"Excellent seminar, provided me with fantastic practical information, which will improve the effectiveness of my coaching through improved ways of communicating with my athletes."

Tony Benson
Gymnastics Coach

"Loved the intelligent approach - great mix of theory and practice that helps explain the whys and the hows of dealing with little minds!"

Belinda Marsh
Gymnastics Coach