AASP Blog for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents
Mental Health Awareness Month 31-Day Challenge
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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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Social Media Matters: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Online Presence
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Social media's presence has an undeniable impact in our lives and in the lives of athletes. Being that social media use is so prevalent, it is important to understand its advantages and shortcomings for well-being and mental performance amongst athlete populations.
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Connecting the Dots to Eliminating Mental Blocks
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When our minds and bodies are on the same page, we set ourselves up to perform successfully. But what happens when our minds and bodies are not on the same page? Mental block symptoms may develop, such as performance anxiety and fear of performing the skill.
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The End of the Road - Transitioning Out of Sport
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A highly competitive athletic career is marked by a total commitment to the athlete’s chosen sport, involving a daily schedule of training, competition, preparation, and rehabilitation, all of which contribute to the formation of the athletic identity. Learn more about transitions out of sport.
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Using Your Eyes to Conquer Mental Blocks
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When athletes and coaches experience or observe a mental block there are common methods used to help resolve the issue. Seeking professional help from mental performance consultants and licensed psychotherapists is one pathway athletes can use to gain access to and support for these advanced techniques.
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The 50th Anniversary of Title IX Comes With a Catch: Fewer Women Coaches
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The world of sport has historically been a place that does not prioritize women. It wasn’t until 1972 that the United States passed Title IX which, among other things, provides girls and women with the equal opportunity to play sports.
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