Archive for October, 2007

The following article was written by Carrie Cheadle, M.A. and appears on her site www.carriecheadle.com. As the parent of a young soccer player, it certainly caught my eye. Here’s the link. We’ve all heard about it, or witnessed it ourselves. Some of us are even guilty of it; overzealous parents who go from supportive...
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Be careful of who you look up to. I watched the Tour de France last year and my 6 year old and we rooted for Floyd Landis. Then I recently had to explain to him what cheating and doping are as Landis was stripped of the title. What a disappointment for us and many...
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International speaker Bruce Brown believes the definition of an athlete does not rest solely on being born with physical gifts. A coach for 35 years, Brown spent time with students Wednesday morning outlining what it takes to be a true athlete. He talked about going to a college to recruit a young man for...
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Our riding and racing can be profoundly affected by how we conduct our relationships. Teammates, competitors, training partners, coaches, employers, significant others: all can play important roles in the progress, fun and success we experience in cycling. As a result, communication is a crucial skill for the mentally fit cyclist. Last month, I explored...
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The position of goalkeeper is one of the most psychologically demanding on the soccer field. Mistakes are final. The glory is usually reserved for the players at the other end of the field. It’s not a position for everybody. You can’t be stupid and play goal, but perhaps you must be a little crazy....
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