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 an article that dives into the weird world of athlete superstition and ritual
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
Goal-setting can be a powerful tool if used appropriately and consistently. Every college coach I worked with this summer conveyed the importance of goal-setting within their own programs. Are you being SMART?
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Hayley Hughes, a junior forward for the Cornell Big Red Women’s Hockey team. Hayley, a psychology major, managed EXACT’s Neurocognitive Testing Station at the recent NHL Draft Combines in Toronto. Cornell … Continued
Can You Play College Sports?Take the 4 minute quiz to see if you have what it takes for NCAA sports. Take the QuizClick Here I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Hayley Hughes, a junior forward for the … Continued
Playoff hockey (or any big game, regardless of sport) creates mental challenges for both the player and the team. How do you respond? The best way to handle the mental pressure is to focus on your team’s strategy for the … Continued
I just ready an interesting article in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated — Sports Genes by David Epstein. In this article, the author discusses the role of genetics in sports performance and he alludes to the concept of genetically … Continued