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Tenacity: A Chris Long Story

Posted by admin on  February 7, 2018

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wiki open source Tenacity is what separates good athletes from great ones. It has been described by coaches as the attribute that is most sought out for because tenacity enables athletes to navigate the challenges they face along the way. Chris Long was selected in the first round of the 2008 National Football League draft by the St. Louis Rams. He played for the Rams until 2015 during which time, the team never made it

How to Become an Effective Coach

Posted by admin on  January 31, 2018

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Coaches are responsible for guiding athletes to reach their true potential.  Just like athletes need to prepare themselves to execute their best performances, effective coaches need to prepare themselves to be the best at their job. What are some of the strategies great coaches use? – Coaching strategies are molded to meet the needs of each athlete. Great coaches are very aware that each athlete has his/her unique talents, personalities, and needs. Coaches are constantly

Playing at Home VS Away Field – Sports Performance

Posted by admin on  January 17, 2018

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It is quite common to hear that athletes and coaches pay some attention to where the match will be played. It is understandable that playing at home can easily bring the local crowd and cheer for you. On the other hand, playing at an away field, it becomes the opposite experience. Come to think about it, playing at home may actually be more difficult because the expectation is higher. Family members can bring higher expectations.

How to Bounce Back after Defeat

Posted by admin on  October 31, 2017

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During Super Bowl 2017, we witnessed the New England Patriots being down by 25 points. As improbable as it was, they scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, including a couple of 2-point conversions, to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime. In 1993, then world’s No. 1 tennis player, Monica Seles, was stabbed in the back, which led to a 2-year physical and emotional rehabilitation. In 1995, in her first tournament back, she wins

Mental Focus in Match Play

Posted by admin on  August 30, 2017

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Golf is commonly played adding the total shots for 18 holes, called stroke play. However, there is a format called match play where golfer earn a point for each won hole. Rather than focusing on completing the round, match play tends to re-shift the attention to each hole. In match play, it is extremely tempting to focus on how the opponent is playing the hole as it can become a source of strategic shot making

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