College Recruiting-Phone Rules and Etiquette
Social media and e-mail have made the phone call a lost art. Here are a few things to remember.
NCAA and NAIA Scholarships – Know the Difference!
Learn The Difference Between NAIA and NCAAIf you’re an aspiring college athlete looking for a scholarship, it is not only important to know how to get recruited and the best ways to stand out, but also which athletic association is … Continued
And the New York Red Bulls select…
A brief introduction to NY’s #1 MLS draft pick Corey Hertzog, and the mental tools that make him an EXACT fit.
Mental Toughness in Soccer: Lessons from a Collegiate Player
With the Missouri Valley Conference title on the line, Yvonne Northover, a senior midfielder from Illinois State University, steps up to take a direct kick on the edge of the box. With the score 1-1 with 2 minutes remaining, and … Continued
Overcoming Mental Challenges: Michael Vick
Guest Writer: Adam Jun *** There are several words that come to mind while considering Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick’s return to prominence in the National Football League, with none more accurate than simply; highly unlikely. Before delving into the layers of … Continued
The "EXACT touch" on the MLS SuperDraft
By almost all accounts the MLS is becoming a far more competitive league, and has grown substantially since its early years in the mid-nineties. The reason behind this goes deeper than importing all-world talents like a David Beckham or Thiery … Continued
The “EXACT touch” on the MLS SuperDraft
By almost all accounts the MLS is becoming a far more competitive league, and has grown substantially since its early years in the mid-nineties. The reason behind this goes deeper than importing all-world talents like a David Beckham or … Continued
Mental Success Factor: Dedication to the Game
Guest Writer: Brent Allen *** He dekes passed one defender, then the other and takes it in on the goalie. He winds up, fires, goal! In hockey scoring goals takes much more than pure raw talent. If raw talent were the only … Continued
Most Mentally Prepared Player on the Baseball Field
GUEST Writer: Jamie Elizabeth Kieltyka ***If there was ever a question of who is the most mentally prepared player on the baseball field, the answer would be obvious: the catcher. That said, the best catcher in baseball right now is … Continued
Positive Thinking in Tennis: Jennifer Maruyama
Guest Writer: Steve Kupitz *** Any athlete will tell you that any sport is mostly a physical game. The body runs, jumps, dives, catches, throws, swims, skates, etc. But what does the mind do? Does it just sit idle while … Continued