Forging the bond between coach and athlete over Skype
As athletes climb to higher levels of competition, their relationship with their coach becomes more essential – and way more complex. Few manage that intricate bond better than top NCAA and Olympic swimming coach Kim Brackin. Founder of Brackin Elite… Read more
Cricket Teams Settle Playoff Match over Skype
Scotland is known for many things but good weather is not one of them. While the Scots pride themselves on being tougher than their climate, the popular sport of cricket is dependent on windows of dry weather between the inevitable… Read more
Friends and Family Are Behind Athletes' Glory
The glory in a televised sporting event is focused on crossing the finish line, shooting the game-winning goal or the moment when the judges reveal their top scores. But that moment of magnificence is just the conclusion of a lengthy… Read more
Tired of running the gauntlet on your daily commute?
Sometimes getting to and from the office can be a real feat of strength – sweaty, exhausting and epically long, no matter what city you live in. London is a fitting example at the moment, where overcoming the obstacles of… Read more
Mo Farah: global athlete connects his many worlds with Skype
Mohammed "Mo" Farah is a truly global athlete. Born in Somalia, raised in the United Kingdom and currently training in Portland, Oregon, this track star is a gold-medal favorite in the 5000 and 1000 meter run in this summer's… Read more
Beckham's first coach in disbelief as David misses out on the Olympics
During the run-up to the Olympics, Skype will be airing a number of exclusive interviews with friends and family of top Olympic athletes. Today, David Beckham’s first coach, Stuart Underwood, expresses his disbelief that Beckham wasn’t selected for GB’s football… Read more
Batter up! Use Skype to stay in touch during baseball season.
It's the new Major League Baseball season. Celebrate your love of the sport with Skype calls, instant messaging and video calls. See Skype.com for more. Read more
Screen Share Your NCAA Bracket Selection
The month of March marks a beloved time of year for sports enthusiasts' across the United States. The Men's NCAA Basketball tournament, also known as "March Madness," spans a majority of the month with 67 games played before one college… Read more
Skype and sports: a winning combination
More athletes are using Skype video calls and group calls to stay on top of their game. See http://www.skype.com for more. Read more
