Monthly Archives: March 2010

Journaling for Sports Performance Success!

Why Journaling is ImportantAlthough some athletes may think journaling is silly and a waste of time, successful athletes know that journaling can actually be a great help when it comes to tracking goals, monitoring athletic progress, and measuring skill levels …

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Pre-Season Meeting Tips for Youth Coaches to Help with team Chemistry

One of the most important – yet often devalued and/or overlooked – opportunities for getting the season off to a great start is the pre-season team building meeting. Pre-season meetings can be a terrific way for you to introduce yourself, …

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See Challenges in Sports Instead of Fear

Human perception is a really funny thing – what people “see” is really as individual as each person. Our perceptions rely in large part on past experiences, our values, and our expectations based on times in the past when we …

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Helping Your Child Get Ready for Games!

When I work with athletes looking to improve their game, one of the first things sports leadership ideas I remind them of is that there is never an excuse for not being ready to play. And while this message can …

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“Bouncing Back”for Sports Performance Enhancement – and Life Success

Bouncing Back & Why it is Important“Bouncing Back” is your ability to quickly and confidently let a bad play or failure immediately get out of your system by turning your attention to the only thing that is important – the …

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