Athlete Leadership In SportsWhether you’re the captain of your club soccer team or the lead scorer in your high school volleyball division, leadership plays a monumental role as an athlete. Being a leader in sports is a not just about … Continued
Article Written By Jordan Pickett; Asst. Volleyball Coach at Southwestern University Managing Stress for AthletesThe word stress often has only negative connotations, however, that is not always the case. Oftentimes stress is how athletes feel when they have a lot to … Continued
Article Written By Annie Deloid, Head Volleyball Coach At Union CollegeTop Time Management Tips For Student-Athletes and Aspiring College AthletesA few years ago, I was sitting in on one of my first recruit visits as a collegiate coach. I was … Continued
A young athlete experiencing the benefits of using positive self talk in her mental toughness training What Is Positive Self Talk?Positive self-talk is a great way for athletes to combat any negative self-talk that can occur before/during/or after a game. It’s … Continued
Leadership: “Absolute identity with one’s cause is the first and great condition of successful leadership.” — Woodrow Wilson What is Leadership? Jeffrey Barrow defined leadership as “the behavioral process of influencing individuals and groups towards set goals”. As an athlete, that notion … Continued
Take the 1 Minute Quiz to Predict Your Fully NCAA Potential! Grit: “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.” — Angela Duckworth (the godmother of grit) Before we discuss how to build grit in ourselves, in our teammates, and in our children, … Continued
This is Federer’s seventh Wimbledon title, sharing the record with Pete Sampras. While some might credit his win to experience or practice or fitness, it was his mental toughness that made the difference.
In the second installment of How to Master the Penalty Kick, we will discuss how shooters can prepare for and score a penalty kick. As mentioned in the previous article, penalty kicks are high-pressure situations and often have an impact … Continued
Like a Lamborghini needs premium fuel and a semi-truck requires diesel, an athlete needs the proper nutrition and fluids to run at optimal athletic performance. So what does it take to properly fuel our body’s needs when we are burning … Continued
Like a Lamborghini needs premium fuel and a semi-truck requires diesel, an athlete needs the proper nutrition and fluids to run at optimal athletic performance. So what does it take to properly fuel our body’s needs when we are burning … Continued