It is a fact that successful athletes think differently. They have belief systems that support their success and they actively work to manage their thought patterns. Every athlete who has conditioned themselves mentally will have readily practiced methods or strategies that support P5 Thinking. This article reviews these concepts and recommends some exercises to develop your skill at P5 Thinking.
Read moreThis compelling article for coaches in cross country and track offers three case study scenarios involving athletes at various stages in their development. Guidelines for motivating, supporting, managing stress, and race preparations are included in addition to some other very effective coaching methods. Solid perspectives are provided to help parents of developing athletes too.
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“It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or where
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by Michelle Ehgotz and Dr. Stephen Walker Mental fitness in sport is often overlooked and in sports like volleyball,
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By Alan Stein, CSCS Whether reading a hoops magazine, visiting a basketball website or reading about the NFL Scouting Combine,
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Shawn Achor has been an innovator and key promoter of the principles in Positive Psychology. As a researcher in this
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Read moreA note from the Editor: Recently I came across a coaching method advanced by a young coach that truly
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