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Enhancing the Well-Being of Division III Collegiate Athletes During the Pandemic: The Role of Coaches

By JoAnne Barbieri Bullard
Published January 14, 2021

Student-athletes have faced canceled sports seasons, isolation from teammates and friends, transitioned to virtual learning, and encountered many unknowns regarding their academic and athletic endeavors. Coaches are in a unique position to understand student-athlete concerns and provide assistance amid COVID-19.

Rethinking the Way Coaches Implement Team Building Activities During COVID-19

By Samantha Holder, Carolena Charalambous
Published December 9, 2020

With COVID-19 limiting in-person team building activities, is there a way to foster team cohesion without all team members being in the same place? Now is the time to get creative and reconsider approaches to building cohesive team environments.

It’s Virtually the Same: Psychological Challenges of eSports Athletes

By Dhruv Raman
Published October 30, 2020

Mental skills training might be particularly beneficial for eSports players who are expected to sustain focus and exercise their minds for 10-12 hours a day.

Navigating a Pandemic: Tips for Athletic Trainers Serving the Sport Community

By the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Published October 14, 2020

Everyone in the sport community is feeling the impact of COVID-19. AASP wants you to remember we are all in this together, and has compiled a list of resources and tips to help keep you updated, cope with feelings of stress, and keep you safe.

Missing Time in the Competitive Arena: Managing Psychological Responses to Injury

By Damien Stewart
Published September 3, 2020

When an injury impacts performance or keeps a performer out of training and competition for a significant period of time, it is important to implement strategies and attitudes to positively and productively navigate the time away.

Behind the Scenes: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected the NFL Draft and Off-Season

By Carly Skenian
Published July 21, 2020

The 2020 NFL Draft provided live entertainment to millions of sports fans at a time when the world seemed to need it the most. Sport can act as a diversion from stress and anxiety for many, and with fresh news being in high-demand these days, it's no surprise the NFL Draft-A-Thon Live event was huge. Still, it looked different this year.

Enhancing the Well-Being of Division III Collegiate Athletes During the Pandemic: The Role of Coaches

Rethinking the Way Coaches Implement Team Building Activities During COVID-19

It’s Virtually the Same: Psychological Challenges of eSports Athletes

Navigating a Pandemic: Tips for Athletic Trainers Serving the Sport Community

Missing Time in the Competitive Arena: Managing Psychological Responses to Injury

Behind the Scenes: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected the NFL Draft and Off-Season

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