Everyone talks about physical injuries. Usually it starts off with a player getting injured during competitive play. They see the athletic trainer to see what the problem is. If the injury seems more severe than they can handle, they refer you to a doctor. After making an appointment, the doctor runs some tests. The injury…
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…
1. Enjoy & Appreciate: You have worked so hard to obtain your strength and your current fitness level. Do a before and after side by side picture or a video of the same skill that was challenging to complete a couple years ago. You will be shocked at the develop within the body and skills…
“Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. THOUGHT: What messages do we give when we honk from behind?” On a sports team, the upperclassman are usually the captains and the underclassman do not have much say about what goes on with the team. If a freshman tries…
Imagery: An Incredible Tool for your Mental ToolbeltBaseball is a particularly visual sport. Known as the Game of Inches, it is famous for bang-bang plays and amazingly fast action. However, baseball’s intense play is very broken up throughout the game. Each piece of action is rarely over a minute in length and is often separated…