An athlete's state of mind has the power to enhance or ruin a workout or practice. In some cases, it can even impact an entire season or career. If the athlete exudes confidence and rarely or never has negative thoughts correlating to lackluster performances, coaches don't know worry. Coach and athlete can skip together to the limits of where talent...

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It is no secret that Americans have been sedentary and are progressively moving less and less as technology advances. COVID has accelerated the rate at which Americans sit still by cooping everyone up in their homes for months on end. It is also no secret that the more sedentary a person is, the higher risk they will be for disease....

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. Fear, civic unrest, and professional uncertainty have made this a year to remember (or forget?) - and one of the most tried-and-true ways to destress, sports, have been significantly interrupted. It has been a trying time for athletes, coaches, and parents. It seems that the symbolic goal post keeps shifting....

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In just one week, Devonta Smith has the opportunity to have two pieces of college football history hardware. Smith became the third Alabama player to win the Heisman Trophy and the first receiver in college football to do so since Desmond Howard in 1991. Smith beat out three quarterbacks, including former National Champion Trevor Lawrence. It was his humility that...

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We are often telling our kids that they need to study if they want to play sports in College. And yes, it's true, good grades are essential to get into the door. And after interviewing college coaches from various sports and varying divisions, all had the same message, HIT THE BOOKS!Here are 8 reasons your child should make academics a...

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During the cold winter months, the body has a different way of regulating. For example, it retains fat. The body knows fat is an insulator and holds onto it and won’t release it so willingly. Your body has to work hard to keep your core temperature up, so fat becomes its perfect solution. Therefore, don’t worry about losing fat in...

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For those who need a little something extra to get them through the winter months (not to mention COVID), it might be time to expand your basketball library. Evaluating the "best basketball books" is similar to the debate among the top ten players of all time. Everyone has different tastes and opinions. As part of this list, the goal was...

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The Boston Red Sox started their New Year by making history. Bianca Smith, 29, will join the Red Sox organization as the first black female coach in league history."I think it's a great opportunity to inspire other women that are interested in this game." New #RedSox minor league coach, Bianca Smith, joined @MLBNetwork to talk about her role. pic.twitter.com/vxHf6GpAHA— Red...

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Confrontation is unavoidable in all levels of sports, and youth is no exception. Maybe one of the trickier areas to navigate is getting all team members on the same side. Teams can consist of people from different backgrounds that don't always share the same viewpoints. Some of the most common disruptors of a team working together are differing popularity and...

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With most individuals having to alter, adjust and adapt to a new working environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative for all workplaces alike to continue implementing and developing their workplace wellness programs for their most valuable asset - their people. Adapting and further adjusting an already existing wellness program at work may seem like a secondary issue to...

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