How to improve at Volleyball during an Injury

    One of the most daunting things that haunt athletes is the possibility of getting injured which prevents them from playing their sport. We all hear those scary stories about “career-ending injuries” and that sparks a lot of fear into us. Unfortunately, injuries are common amongst athletes because we are putting our bodies through strenuous…

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How to Deal with Psychological Distress

    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.…

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How to Create an Ideal Pre-Match Routine

While getting ready for any type of competition, we’ve found that implementing a pre-match routine is helpful when competing. A pre-match routine is important because it helps you get “in the zone” before the competition starts. It’s a method of combining physical and mental aspects to prepare yourself for the competition ahead. We’ve come up…

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How to Commit Fully to your Soccer Goals 

One of the biggest problems in society today is the prevalence of “cognitive dissonance”- the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change. Cognitive dissonance is a trait common to those who lack mental toughness and commitment. There is no place for it in the mind…

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