Tenacity: A Chris Long Story

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 to the playoffs. …

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The Patriots did it again!!!

What a formidable Super Bowl LI!!! Not one team has come back 23 points to win a super bowl. Despite all odds, the remained strong and played tough. Congratulations to the Patriots for a great win and fantastic demonstration of tenacity and winning mentality. Why did they win? It was due to the huge difference in the mindset between the Falcons and Patriots. The Falcons played not to lose. Despite having a big point difference, …

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Football Players – Hyperarousal

Strategies to help football players find ways to contain hyper-arousal on and off the field! Football is one of the biggest American pastimes! It is a physical and aggressive game. Players wear helmets and all kinds of pads and are still bound to get broken bones, dislocated shoulders and concussions. Despite the fact that the chances of going pro are slim to nil, a truly dedicated football player is not deterred by the aggressive nature …

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