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The Wonderlic: Utility & Flaws in Athlete Assessment
Success in the NFL and other sports consists of four core factors: physical prowess (e.g. Julius Peppers‘ power, Calvin Johnson’s quickness), technique (Drew Brees’ throwing precision), attitudinal disposition (Ray Lewis’ competitive intensity), and cognitive functioning (e.g. Aaron Rodgers‘ offensive vision and Ed Reed‘s defensive vision). At EXACT we often get asked about the merits of the “Wonderlic” in measuring football IQ. [...]
US Soccer’s Development Academy launches EXACT MAP
This spring, EXACT Sports will launch Mental Achievement Program (MAP) with the US Soccer Federation Development Academy. The partnership brings the MAP to over 4,000 elite level club soccer players across the country. The program will give Development Academy Club’s the ability to monitor and train character in a focused program built towards success [...]
The Tim Tebow Craze…How Does He Do It?
The recent Tim Tebow craze has been nothing short of remarkable. The second year quarterback out of the University of Florida has led his Denver Broncos team to seven wins in his eight games as a starter this year. He has done it in dramatic fashion, posting fourth quarter comeback wins in an incredible six [...]
How Injuries Affect Athletes and Helpful Coping Strategies
Whatever the sport is that you love, you know that one of the worst things that could possibly happen to you is to sustain a serious injury during the season. After all the practices and games, that sport becomes your life, and when you cannot play, you suddenly feel lost. When an injury occurs, athletes [...]
NBA Players Use Lockout to Pursue Education
With the NBA lockout lasting nearly 150 days, NBA players needed to find something to keep them busy. Several decided to take their talents overseas, including Deron Williams and Tony Parker, some decided to stay put train here in the United States, and others focused on doing work in the community. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin [...]
