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You Can’t “Try” to Hit a Baseball
You probably heard the phrase “your mindset is key”. But what does that really mean? It means that you can’t try hitting a baseball. You should allow yourself to hit!
5 Things You Can Do to Turn Your Pre-Competition Nerves into Positive Energy
If you tend to get nervous before an important athletic event, you’re not alone. But harnessing a negative mindset and conquering your nerves is essential for your success in a game: here are 5 simple things you can do before any competition to help turn your jitters into positive energy.
How to Deal with Toxic Social Hierarchies in Sports
I was in drama club during high school and, oh boy, did it teach me much more than how to read basic sheet music and an eight count. I like to think I give everybody a fair shot when it comes to how I feel about them, but a lot of the things that went down were really over the line. Our club was kind of culty—after every show, we would have a cast party and initiate new members. In theory, this could be passed off as a light-hearted activity but in practice, it was weaponized to establish a toxic social atmosphere and completely redundant hierarchy.
Important Mental Skills Fencing Can Teach You
Fencing is a sport that requires speed, agility, strength, and toughness. However, what many people don't know is that there are other psychological aspects that follow. Some of the attributes that fencers learn from their sport can be transferred to real life and this article will present some of them:
Energy Management Habits You Need to Get Into
Without maximum energy, performing at maximum potential will be extremely tough. Read this blog to ensure you are conserving your energy wisely for game time.
3 Types of Positive Self-Talk to Calm Your Mind and Perform Better
If you have an inner voice that you use to talk to yourself, then you already use the famous mind tool of self-talk! Read the blog to know more about that tool and why it works to calm yourself and enhance your performance!
The Tired Athlete: An Issue Of Under Recovery
Feeling lethargic during even the lightest workouts may have nothing to do with your athletic ability. Consider the factors below that affect your performance and make a lifestyle change! Are you tired? You started your workout in a great mood, but after a few minutes, you gasp for air and feel that your strength has left you. We know why!
Middle School vs High School vs Collegiate Athletics
Take a look at a brief explanation of the differences between a middle school, high school, and collegiate athletic career. Learn how to work up to the next level, and learn about the benefits sports can have on a person at each level on and off the field.
The Sport of Basketball
Basketball is a unique sport that is played around the globe. In this article, we go over the basics of the world of basketball.
Sport-Specific Coping Skills after a Setback
Stress from parents, coaches, or even yourself can build high expectations with no room for failure. But, everyone will experience some sort of setback, whether that be in sports or just in life. Here are some common struggles and ways to deal with them.
Why Sleeping Makes You a Better Athlete, Mentally & Physically
A good night’s sleep contributes to the quality of your day, it affects your mood and health in the long run. Moreover, sleep is essential to good performance in any type of sports. Continue reading to find out why!
Race and Sports
In American culture, race is an important factor in society. Racial stereotypes are also deeply intertwined in sports.
How to Remain Interested in Team Sports
It can be hard to maintain interest in team sports, especially when you feel like your teammates and opponents are better than you. Here is some advice to help you cope with these issues!
How To Let Go Of Mistakes 101!
Are you the type of athlete that can't let go of mistakes? If so, this article is a must-read. It helps with dealing with pre-race anxiety, stress, overthinking, lack of confidence, lack of focus, and much more. Today we'll be looking at basketball, one of the world's most-played sports to answer the question many athletes deal with: How can I let go of my mistakes?
Sports Psychology - A South Asian Take
Every South Asian kid has a common complaint against parenting. Want to know how that affects your beloved sports activities and the psychology that comes with it?
Taekwondo: Maximum Efficiency & Minimal Harm
Have you ever wanted to learn Taekwondo, yet don’t know what it is? In the world of Taekwondo, individuals are revealed to a versatile, exciting, and attractive Korean environment that captivates and educates through many sources.
“I Didn’t Play Well! Now What?” 5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Bad Performance
Think about a time when you experienced a dissatisfying or bad performance during your training or competitions. What did you do? Find out if you did any of these 5 mistakes to avoid after a bad performance and how to deal with a bad performance!
Rejection in Sports: Steps To Bounce Back
Rejection: there will not be a single athlete in the world that won’t face this at some point in their careers. Often this can be the making or breaking of them in terms of being successful sportspeople. But how do the elite athletes positively cope with this? Here we take a look at some simple to execute steps that will help young athletes overcome this with maturity.
Color Spectrum in Sport: The Unintentional Raising of Performance Index
How do you choose your shoes’ color? On what basis do you pick your sports suit and equipment? Do you know the importance of colors you prefer to wear? Designers, psychologists have always known that colors have a strong influence on our feelings and emotions. However, this field has been barely researched.
What Should I do If I’m New At Sports?
“Just start doing sports” sounds easy, but at the end of the day, it’s tough. It becomes more complicated if you have no idea where and how to start. For example, do you know how to keep yourself motivated? These points will be addressed as well as champions golden rules to succeed in sports.