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2017 Article Archives
From “Me” to “We”: Promoting Team Cohesion Among Youth Athletes
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Have you coached a high school sport program for many years? Have you volunteered to coach a youth sport team in a recreational league? Either way, team cohesion has a big impact on the success of…
Read MoreInside the Helmet of Extreme Sports: The Psychology of Auto Racing
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When most people think of sports, they think of traditional sports such as baseball, basketball, American football, soccer, etc. When people think of sport psychology, they often think of these same…
Read MoreFinding Resilience on a Mountaintop
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“Can you teach them resilience? I need them to be mentally tough.” How many of us have had this request from coaches, administrators, and parents? It is difficult to teach resilience, especially…
Read MoreSport, Race, and Social Justice: Honoring Black Athlete-Activism
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The Dual Role of Athlete and Activist The arena of sport and performance is often regarded as a utopian space where, unlike other facets of society, equity and cultural acceptance are assumed to be…
Read MoreThe Science Behind Expert Teams: Insights From Sport Psychology
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Blog image credit attributed to: https://www.epicebike.com/ High-performing teams are high in cohesiveness, shared understanding, and a sense of team confidence or collective efficacy. In other words…
Read MoreThe Power of Optimism
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You know you are in deep trouble; so you face the brutal facts of the challenge you’re facing. But at the same time you feel deeply that you will prevail. This quote comes from James Stockdale, a…
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