Trying to completely empty your mind seems like an easy task, until you want to practice it. It is so simple to be able to erase everything in your head, for only a couple of seconds. Why does it seem like other people can practice having an empty mind but it just doesn’t seem like…
Eric Casaburi Former CEO and Founder of Retro Fitness. Raised in New Jersey. After his mother passed away when he was 15, he threw himself into fitness to take his mind off of the grief. His passion for fitness led to him competing as a bodybuilder, and eventually opening his own fitness chain.
How satisfied, thrilled, and accomplished do you feel when you play really, REALLY well? Like, so well, that you don’t even know what happened. It felt like something took over your body and played for you. This is called your “in zone” mode. This “in zone” feeling changes the game, makes you feel unstoppable, and…
Evidence-Based Training: Your Goal Dictates Your Behavior Do you incorporate goal setting sheets with your athletes? If you answered yes, it is likely that you have received responses from your athletes that may include statements such as “I want to get stronger”, I want to get faster”, “I am going to work harder”, etc? …
*List your 10 greatest accomplishments in (competition or practice). If there aren’t 10, then include in life to show yourself you are good at things you put your mind to. You have succeeded before and it will come again. *Make a highlight reel if you can, and play it twice a week. *Make a list…
The hardest part about coming back from an injury or constant pain is all mental. The fear of possibly injuring yourself again is the only thing you can think about when you are basketball training, lifting in the weight room, practicing with the team, during conference games, etc. Any type of movement that you might…