Revisiting Research on the Experience of ‘Suffering’ in Cycling
In a special effort to acknowledge the grueling nature of the Tour de France – this qualitative research on the
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By Kristen Dieffenbach, PhD, CC-AASP – Coaching Educator – West Virginia University The June 8, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated
Read moreStructuring Rewards for Athletes in Youth Development Programs
By Dr. Haley Perlus Athletes First Why do young athletes participate in sports? This is a simple question with insurmountable
Read moreWhat should you think about while running?
by Steve Wininger, Ph.D. The Research on Focusing Attention Most research has examined the attentional focus of runners by categorizing
Read moreViolence in Sports
The following is from Wikipedia.org. This is good. Wait until you see the set of examples of violence. Violence in
Read moreGet & Stay Motivated
by Tami Eggleston, Ph.D. CC-AASP The following article is by Tami Eggleston, Ph.D. of McKendree University. She’s an Association for
Read moreDeveloping the Practice Intensity Habit
Practice intensity is the will, commitment, and enthusiasm to practice with a purpose. Most coaches consider it an important characteristic
Read moreGoal Setting for Weightlifting
Ever had those days. When you just didn’t want to get out of bed, didn’t want to go to work
Read moreTeam Turns Unsung Runners Into Elite Marathoners
The following paragraphs come from a NYT article by Gina Kolata. This is only part of the article. Here’s the
Read moreReviewing Brian Handwerks' Article: Success and Risk in Extreme Sports
Yesterday four men were gored during the running of bulls in Pamplona, Spain. But if you think the risk of
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