When an athlete becomes injured, psychological factors always become a crucial influence on how the athlete will handle the injury, how they recover from the injury, and if they will return to sport after the injury is healed. Based on multiple factors, like social support, will determine the psychological factors of the individual.…
When you go to the doctor, they say they want you to be overall healthy right? Make sure your body is in tip top shape from head to toe, organs inside are working well, and your mind is clear. Now, how are you able to develop a clear mind? Just like anything in your life,…
How to Help Your Athletes Improve During the Uncertain 2020-21 Athletic Seasons This upcoming school year is certainly going to be very different than any other year we have experienced as athletes ourselves or coaches. Coaches are going to be faced with many challenges along the way that they cannot predict with a clear…
Has it ever been challenging to pump yourself up before a game? You lack motivation when you step onto the court/field/mat/track and you are unsure why? This lack of motivation will be detrimental to performance and it will be very hard to get in the right state of mind. To get in the right state…
Think back to the moments leading up to a big game or performance. Think about the atmosphere in the locker room. Think about how people moved around. Before a competition or performance, you tend to see a lot of nervous energy. People become fidget and pace. They develop distinctive quirks and twitches They develop a tunnel…
This message of gratitude is written to the leader that has changed and inspired me: “For this message of gratitude, I decided to pick one of my old basketball coaches. She was my high school and AAU basketball coach. I picked this coach because she helped me grow up to who I am now.…