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Build Like A Professional. Succeed Like An NRLW Player | Athlete Development
At Excel Sports, athlete development means no shortcuts, no false promises and no hype. Discover the real pathway to becoming an NRLW player.

John Fadel
May 13 min read


NRLW Full-Time and Expansion: Why NRLW Full-Time and Expansion Is Being Held Back — And What Needs to Change
NRLW is already operating like a full-time competition — but players are not supported like professionals. This blog breaks down expansion, player sacrifice, and what must change.

John Fadel
Apr 244 min read


Fans Don’t Build Teams — So Why Are They Trying to Pick Them? (NRL Coaching Decisions)
Fans are quick to call for sackings and question selections — but they don’t see what happens behind the scenes. This blog exposes the reality of NRL coaching decisions and why opinions without understanding can do more harm than good.

John Fadel
Apr 154 min read


How NRLW Player Management Really Works — And Why Most People Still Get It Wrong
How NRLW player management really works. Learn the truth about pathways, timing, and why most families get it wrong when navigating female rugby league careers.

John Fadel
Apr 102 min read


Are We Giving Female Rugby League Players the Right Tools?
Should female rugby league players be using a different ball size? This controversial blog challenges tradition, exposes flaws in development systems, and asks whether we’re truly setting athletes up to succeed.

John Fadel
Mar 273 min read


Too Many Teams. Too Many Coaches. You’re Not Building an Athlete… You’re Breaking One (Overtraining)
Is your child playing too many sports? Overtraining, multiple coaches, and poor structure could be holding them back more than helping.

John Fadel
Mar 233 min read


“How Excel Sports Prepares NRLW Athletes for Professional Success”
Mary-Jane Taito is a prime example of how NRLW Athletes are primed for Professional Success

John Fadel
Jan 242 min read


Why NRLW Female Pathways Matter — How Excel Sports Leads the Way
EXCEL Sports leads the way with NRLW pathways. Featuring Asha Williams.

John Fadel
Jan 172 min read


Faith. Family. YOU. The Core Values Behind Every EXCEL Sports Athlete
Faith, Family and YOU. Our EXCEL Sports Core values that lead the charge when it comes to having the right mindset and attitude in the NRLW Pathways system.

John Fadel
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Developing Elite NRLW Athletes: The Excel 5-Step Pathway Method
Thre are simple steps to take if your attitude is eager to make a difference in your life and the game of rugby league

John Fadel
Nov 26, 20255 min read


Unlocking NRLW Potential: Our Mentoring Approach for Female Athletes
Unlocking your Rugby League potential with EXCEL Sports

John Fadel
Nov 26, 20254 min read
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