You’re in the lead, heart pounding, racing forward through the pain toward the finish. In the last moments, you see your competition come up next to you. Do you have
Just Imagine: You Can Improve Your Mental Toughness
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Preparing for Playoffs
With high school fall seasons coming to an end in Minnesota, and across the country, playoff season has just begun. As a high school athlete, you may be prepared physically
How Do You Prepare For Rio? Imagery!
The Olympic games are a competition like no other–a stage that only a select few will ever get to compete on, but millions will watch from near and far. A
5 Sport Psychology Skills Every Coach Should Know
Leadership One of the most important skills that a coach can develop is personal leadership. As a coach, you are put into a role that deems a significant amount of
He Shoots, He Scores! Setting Goals, Not Just Scoring Them
Athletes today fight a very uphill battle when it comes to expectations from themselves and others. While most athletes begin playing sports because of pure enjoyment, expectations often grow alongside
What Is The Story Behind Superstitions?
If you look at any sport team, you will likely find many athletes that incorporate superstitions into their pre-game routines. Michael Jordan wore his University of North Carolina shorts under
How Should I Prepare Mentally For A Game?
How should I prepare mentally for a game? While there are techniques and suggestions for mental preparation, the biggest thing to remember is that the best mental preparation for any
Mental Preparation For Your Game
While there are techniques and suggestions for mental preparation, the biggest thing to remember is that the best mental preparation for any game will come from both trusting your physical
It’s All In Your Head
A rhythmic pulse of two-hundred tightly laced shoes flies through the dense woods of the DuPage River Park Forest Preserve. A grassy beaten path lay before us, punctured by the
Interview with Megan Kalmoe: Two-Time United States Olympic Rower
Megan Kalmoe competes at the elite level in rowing and does everything she can in order to prepare for her racing opportunities. Athletes like Megan have to ask themselves questions