Losing is an inevitable and unavoidable part of sports. And losing is ok – it keeps us humble and motivates us to train harder so the next time we compete against a tough team, we’re prepared. Also, if we never lost, sports would become a little boring. Since losing is inevitable, it’s important to know…
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…
Every student has a bad day or makes a mistake. Some are small, like missing a question you know on a test or forgetting a homework assignment. Some are big, like skipping class or cheating on an assignment. No matter what the mistake was, it is so important for you to find ways to move…
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…
“The more you play baseball, the less depends on your athletic ability. It’s a mental war more than anything.” – Alex Rodriguez Now I can’t speak for A-Rod, but I would imagine he wasn’t condoning less physical training. Rather, he was emphasizing the importance of winning the mental battle that is always ensuing in our minds.…
At this point, you know how to play the game of tennis. Obviously, if you havethe correct mentality when it comes to a steady and consistent progression, you arecontinuing to improve in certain areas and fine-tune all aspects of the game. Butultimately, you understand how to play the game and…