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Sport Specialization and the Family: Examining the Effects Outside the Lines

By Amanda Aguilar
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The landscape of youth sports has changed significantly in the last 20 years with the emergence of club sports and more athletes focused on developing elite-level skills rather than sport enjoyment.…

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There's an Imposter Among Us: How to Combat Imposter Syndrome

By Jordan Taylor
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Are you the real deal or an imposter? If you have ever wondered whether you were not good enough or a fraud in your field, you are not alone. Research suggests that upwards of 80% of people have…

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The Inner Critic: Competitiveness and Self-Criticism

By Luca Ziegler, Hannah Moll
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So, you want to be competitive? While the desire to improve is necessary for any sport and performance domain, harsh self-criticism post-performance is a common reality for many athletes that can hinder their long-term success and enjoyment.

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How Music Can Help Athletes Recover from Sports Injuries

By Ben Foodman
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Untreated psychological symptoms of injury can affect athletes long-term. In this article, readers will learn more about viewing sport-related injuries from the mind-body connection as well as rehabilitation techniques that address this concept.

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Developing Passionate Athletes: The Role of Parents and Coaches

By Alexis Stokes
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Parents and coaches both play an influential role in developing and maintaining passionate athletes. Therefore, parents and coaches who better understand the development of passion can shape the experiences of young athletes from a more holistic perspective.

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Mental Health Awareness Month 31-Day Challenge

By the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
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AASP invites you to join our 31-Day Mental Wellness Challenge: a series of daily tasks to bring mental health to the forefront of your mind and allow you to take a moment for restorative self-care.

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