When we think of sports leadership, we typically think of game strategy and motivational speeches—at least, that’s what we think of when we only have the movies to guide us! In reality, sports leadership has more to do with the…
Our days are full of decisions. From whether or not to hit the snooze button to the clothes we pull from our closet or the final scan of our email inbox before hitting the sack at night, it’s estimated that…
The truth is stark: as a high performance athlete, you’ll almost definitely experience some type of injury over the course of your competitive career. Not every sports injury will be significant, and not every one will mean you need to…
How To Balance School and Sports as a High Performing Student Athlete When a high achieving student is also a high performing athlete, they often wind up grappling with a unique set of challenges. The worlds of academics and athletics…
Teen mental health in the US is impacted by a number of factors—parental influence, household income, geographic location, social influence, and more. And in the 2020s, it’s also been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, a highly-divisive political environment, and the…
There’s a longstanding societal misnomer that athletes, especially high performers at a competitive level, are only subject to physical injuries. Sprains, tears, dislocations, concussions, viruses, and fractures are all “understandable” to the masses. Every injury is publicized—and in detail—to ensure…
Our American culture tends to prize success above all things. And the usual definition of “success” sparks visions of the always-moving person – high-powered executives, elite athletes, and hustling small business owners. By contrast, the idea of rest or stillness…
Our world moves quickly. Really quickly. Thanks to smartphones and social media, we’re always online and always connected. So while athletes have always had a unique need for shutting out distractions and focusing on the present moment, it’s even more…
It’s no secret that participation in athletics can be great for both kids and adults. Sports can build self-esteem, keep you in physical shape, and create a sense of community and teamwork. But it can also be a high-pressure environment…
You’re a superstar. You know you’re a superstar. You work hard, you’re successful, and the accolades come in accordingly. Usually, you find this motivating, but lately? Lately, all of it just blurs into one long slog through the mud. Something’s…