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Coaching the Generation ‘Y’ Athlete

September 3, 2010
By Noah Gentner PhD
Coaching the Generation ‘Y’ Athlete

By Noah Gentner, PhD, CC-AASP Special thanks to Dr. Dan Czech and Dr. Trey Burdette for their input on this post This week the Florida Gators Football team hit the practice field to continue with their preparation for the 2010 season.  Unfortunately, a few people were missing.  No, I don’t mean Tim Tebow; Urban...
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What’s up with Tiger Woods?

August 16, 2010
By Noah Gentner PhD
What’s up with Tiger Woods?

Editor’s note:  Tiger finished tied for 11th in the PGA Championship – the last major of the year.  He is not guaranteed a spot on the US Ryder Cup Team and as a Captain’s pick – Corey Pavin has yet to reveal his choices. ...
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Coaches We Never Forget – Memories that Last a Lifetime

August 11, 2010
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Coaches We Never Forget – Memories that Last a Lifetime

by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists It was roughly 50 years ago, and I was anointed with a new nickname.  The Cherry Hills Bruins of the Young America League Football organization had just given us a new coach.  Right away...
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Having a Vision

July 22, 2010
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Having a Vision

by Dr. Rob Bell Walt Disney passed away before Magic Kingdom was built. At the coronation, an individual stated “It’s too bad that he didn’t live to...
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Leaping in Basketball & Football – The Truth about Vertical Jump

July 18, 2010
By Alan Stein
Leaping in Basketball & Football – The Truth about Vertical Jump

By Alan Stein Whether reading a hoops magazine, visiting a basketball website or reading about the NFL Scouting Combine, I am constantly bombarded with advertisements for vertical jump programs;...
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Parent’s Guide to Talent Development

July 17, 2010
By Brian McCormick CSCS MSS
Parent’s Guide to Talent Development

by Brian McCormick, CSCS, MSS Talent development is a process and developing the proper psychological skills and mental approach is as important as developing one’s vertical jump or shooting...
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