Mental Health
How Aerobic Exercise Affects Your Mental Health
We live in a society where stress, anxiety, and depression have increased and caused mental health concerns for people of all ages, especially teens. There are many approaches to treating [...]
Managing Pressure & Strength in Sports
“It’s not the load that weighs you down, it’s HOW you carry it.” - Lou Holtz I remember as a teenager, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school and the [...]
Under Pressure
They say diamonds last forever — and that may not be too far from the truth. Look no farther than this highly prized non-metal for an excellent example of resilience under [...]
Did You Get Better?
When you are pursuing your athletic goals/dreams, there are many questions you will ask yourself. "Why did I do that?" "Where should I go to school?" "Did coach see me [...]
Journaling for Mental Health
When you were a teenager, you might have kept a diary at your bedside to record your thoughts. Something personal that allowed you to delve deep into your emotions at [...]
Mental Strategies to Help You Make 2022 The Year You Finally Succeed
Every January the same thing happens for many people - they make New Year resolutions, and many of them have to do with weight loss or fitness. The first week [...]
The Importance of Body Language
“The body never lies.” - Martha Graham It’s a simple, powerful, and true commentary on body language. While Martha Graham may not be well known in pro or college sports [...]
Athletes And The Magic of Self-Belief
What does this one word, BELIEVE, mean to you?
How To Use Mindfulness To Improve Athletic Performance
The awe-inspiring flow state, have you heard of this? A state of awareness where you and your sport are one. It’s the go-to explanation for any athlete who performed with [...]
How Self Talk Can Help Athletes
“You can do this.” Back in 1880, researchers took an interest in understanding the nature and function of inner dialogue. Psychologist, Lev Vygotsky, suggested that internal dialogue becomes the medium [...]
