"Most leaders already know what to do. They have read the same books and listened to the same gurus giving the same speeches. Hence, our core conclusion from this research: For most leaders, the great challenge is not understanding the practice of leadership: It is practicing their understanding of leadership."- "Leadership is a Contact Sport," M. Goldsmith & H. MorganSo...

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As we exercise the mind, it grows stronger. The more the player pictures success, the more energy he or she creates to achieve it."—Bill Beswick, Mental Skills Trainer (2001, p. 78-79)Athletes have been told by coaches to practice imagery to improve their game. Few are taught HOW to practice imagery and how it really helps their games. This article will...

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I should have seen the signs a mile away: Anger, anxiety, depression, sleepless nights, and fatigue. I have a daily planner on my bookshelf that serves as a journal, and each day gets a brief overview of what happens within it and how I feel. Roughly a year ago, these feelings underpinned my daily entries, but I brushed them off...

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Improve Pace Speed and EnduranceStart with a 5-minute warm-up before the session.3 min run a fast pace3 min run pace2 min run a fast pace2 min run pace1 min run a fast pace1 min run pace.2 min run a fast pace2 min run pace3 min run fast pace3 min run paceFinish with a 5-minute cooldown. The fast pace means to...

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"The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action." —Herbert SpencerIf you appreciate having captains on your teams and wish there was more you can do for them and the team, read on for the 5 Steps to developing peer leaders of impact on your teams. The Leadership Fix Game Plan (L. F. G. P.) 's ultimate vision is...

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Have you ever hurt your shoulder while playing basketball?Shoulder instability is one of the most common shoulder injuries in basketball players. Shoulder instability can occur through a traumatic injury such as someone pulling on your shoulder and it pop outs of place or from abnormal muscle patterning/imbalances. In basketball you use your shoulder complex in various activities such as shooting,...

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Being healthy delays the aging decline. But, eventually, the decline happens. Exercise is truly the number one factor to keep you young and full of vitality. A body that stays in motion dramatically decreases the process of aging and disease, and the same is true for nutrition. Getting older does not have to be difficult or unhealthy; it just requires...

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"Tough times never last. But tough people do." Robert Shuller, Jr. In these crazy, difficult times, we have all been challenged to be mentally tougher. Every aspect of our life has been in turmoil, even school and our sports opportunities. We can take some valuable "lessons learned" from this adversity. One takeaway is that our self-talk and our thoughts matter....

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Female urinary incontinence is a serious, real, and widespread problem that not many trainers are talking about. In my experience with clients who have this condition, they are often embarrassed to bring it up or discuss it because they think it is a problem specific only to them. This could not be further from the truth. A study was carried...

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There doesn't seem to be a piece of exercise equipment that is as versatile and beneficial for so many various goals and jobs as a sled. A sled is a tool that can be used for several different jobs and be appropriate and the most effective option for all of them. A sled can be used with an individual of...

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