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                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/what-the-ocean-taught-me</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[What the Ocean Taught Me]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Behind the Gyms]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community & Stories]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/what-the-ocean-taught-me</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Marco Scalia tells the story behind the Scuola delle Onde, a philosophy shaped by surf, Sanda and martial arts where strength and fluidity become one.]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/instagram-vs-tiktok-which-social-media-is-best-for-athletes</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram vs TikTok: Which Social Media is Best for Athletes?]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Social Media for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/instagram-vs-tiktok-which-social-media-is-best-for-athletes</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Choosing between Instagram and TikTok could define your athletic success. Uncover which platform gives you brand visibility or credibility—don’t miss your next big opportunity.]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/athlete-personal-branding-why-you-need-to-start-today</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Athlete Personal Branding: Why You Need to Start Today]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Personal Branding Essentials for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/athlete-personal-branding-why-you-need-to-start-today</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Being a great athlete is no longer enough. If you want to stand out, you need to build your brand. Have you ever wondered why some athletes manage to get noticed and land opportunities, while...]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-get-sports-sponsorships-even-without-being-famous</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[How to Get Sports Sponsorships Even Without Being Famous]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Sponsorships & Opportunities for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-get-sports-sponsorships-even-without-being-famous</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Think only famous athletes get sponsorships? Think again. Discover proven tactics to attract brands, build your value, and land sports sponsorships—no fame required!]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:24:41 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Default]]></category>
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                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/when-your-head-gets-in-the-way-learning-to-handle-pressure-in-sport</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[When Your Head Gets in the Way: Learning to Handle Pressure in Sport]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Mindset & Personal Growth for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/when-your-head-gets-in-the-way-learning-to-handle-pressure-in-sport</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Pressure isn’t weakness.It’s proof you’re doing something that truly matters.When You Feel Under Pressure (and No One Really Gets It)I get it. Sometimes it feels like no one understands what you’re...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/you-dont-have-to-please-everyone-female-athlete-branding-that-makes-a-differen</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[You Don’t Have to Please Everyone: Female Athlete Branding That Makes a Differen]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Personal Branding Essentials for Athletes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Media for Athletes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sponsorships & Opportunities for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/you-dont-have-to-please-everyone-female-athlete-branding-that-makes-a-differen</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Why We Need to Talk About Female Athlete BrandingTalking about female athlete branding isn’t about separating categories — it’s about acknowledging that the experience of women in sport is still...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-as-a-young-athlete</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Young Athlete]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Personal Branding Essentials for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-as-a-young-athlete</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about how much your story is really worth? If you’re a young athlete under 18, you might think it’s “too early” to talk about personal branding. But the truth is: the way you...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/the-athletes-mental-muscle-how-to-build-it-make-it-your-edge</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[THE ATHLETE’S MENTAL MUSCLE: HOW TO BUILD IT & MAKE IT YOUR EDGE]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Mindset & Personal Growth for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/the-athletes-mental-muscle-how-to-build-it-make-it-your-edge</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[If the body is the blade, the mind’s the hand that swings it. Without a solid grip, even the sharpest weapon stays sheathed. The Gap Between Physical Talent & Mental Muscle Walk into any gym and...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/storytelling-for-athletes-how-to-tell-your-story-and-build-a-powerful-personal-</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Storytelling for Athletes: How to Tell Your Story and Build a Powerful Personal ]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Personal Branding Essentials for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/storytelling-for-athletes-how-to-tell-your-story-and-build-a-powerful-personal-</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[Every athlete has a story.But only a few choose to tell it.And out of those few, even fewer know how to tell it right. Maybe you’ve thought this before:“My story’s nothing special.” That’s where...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-write-a-sponsorship-email</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[How to Write a Sponsorship Email]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Sponsorships & Opportunities for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-write-a-sponsorship-email</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[? You train hard, you’re improving, you’re growing… but no one notices you? Maybe it’s time to approach brands like a pro. And yes, you can do it even if you're not famous (yet). Why Email Is Still...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-create-your-athlete-media-kit-and-get-noticed-by-brands</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[How to Create Your Athlete Media Kit and Get Noticed by Brands]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Social Media for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-create-your-athlete-media-kit-and-get-noticed-by-brands</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[What is a Media Kit and Why Every Athlete Needs One If you're an athlete—even a young one—and you want to build something beyond just competition results, the media kit is one of the most powerful...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/athlete-resilience-how-to-bounce-back-after-a-loss</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Athlete Resilience: How to Bounce Back After a Loss]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Mindset & Personal Growth for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/athlete-resilience-how-to-bounce-back-after-a-loss</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[? "Defeats hurt. But when handled right, they become the fuel that pushes you beyond your limits." Let me be clear: there's no growth without setbacks. In sport – just like in life – you’ll face  [...]]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-build-an-athlete-identity-the-first-step-to-a-winning-personal-brand</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[How to Build an Athlete Identity: The First Step to a Winning Personal Brand]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Personal Branding Essentials for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-build-an-athlete-identity-the-first-step-to-a-winning-personal-brand</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[? "If I asked you to describe yourself as an athlete in just two sentences, could you do it clearly and powerfully?" If your answer is “I don’t know” or “I wouldn’t know where to start”, then it’s...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-write-an-athlete-bio-that-attracts-sponsors-and-fans</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[How to Write an Athlete Bio That Attracts Sponsors and Fans]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Social Media for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-write-an-athlete-bio-that-attracts-sponsors-and-fans</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[? If a brand, coach, or event organiser lands on your profile today… will they instantly know who you are and why they should care? If your answer is “maybe” or “I’m not sure”, it’s time to sort  [...]]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/social-media-for-athletes-how-to-use-them-to-build-a-career</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Social Media for Athletes: How to Use Them to Build a Career]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Social Media for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/social-media-for-athletes-how-to-use-them-to-build-a-career</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[? "If you're not online, you don't exist." You've probably heard this phrase before, but in the world of sports, it carries even more weight. And no, I'm not just talking about becoming an...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-make-money-in-sports-5-key-strategies-for-athletes</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[How to Make Money in Sports: 5 Key Strategies for Athletes]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Sponsorships & Opportunities for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/how-to-make-money-in-sports-5-key-strategies-for-athletes</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[? "You train every day, push your limits, and improve. But how much of that effort turns into real opportunities? If you want to make sports your career, you need to learn how to monetise it." ?...]]></description></item><item>
                    <guid>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/winning-routines-for-athletes-personal-branding-the-mindset-for-success</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Winning Routines for Athletes & Personal Branding: The Mindset for Success]]></title>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Mindset & Personal Growth for Athletes]]></category>
                    <link>https://dracones.it/gb/blog/winning-routines-for-athletes-personal-branding-the-mindset-for-success</link>
                    <description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[? "Think training hard is enough to make it? Think again. If you want to stand out in sports—and in life—you need to train not just your body, but your personal brand too." ? Discipline &...]]></description></item></channel>
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