How to Build Confidence in Athletes
Successful athletes are those that are able to maintain confidence despite the negative thoughts and doubts that enter their minds.
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 … Continued
Take it to the Field
Building confidence in your athletes starts with preparation.
The Development of Aaron Rodgers
In his three and a half seasons as a starter for the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers has almost already established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in not only Green Bay Packers history, but in the history of … Continued
A Letter From the Editor
Welcome to the first edition of the Go Mental eJournal. As I’ve traversed the country speaking to coaches about their ongoing challenge of player development, it’s become clear that there is no accessible publication currently available that provides coaches with ongoing guidance on the psychological frontier. EXACT has built out a strong network of experts in the field, and it’s time to connect them with our vast network of coaches at all levels.
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Music and it’s Effect on Athletic Performance
An athlete’s mental psyche is one of the most vital parts of his or her athletic performance. As any athlete knows, and has probably experienced, there are two sides of the mental spectrum that affect an athlete’s game: confidence and … Continued
Important Qualities to Look for in a Sports Camp
This article lists some of the important qualities to look for in a sports camp.
The Off-Season
Doing nothing in the off-season can actually cause an athlete to regress from any previous training. This piece will help you stay competitive for next season.