AASP Blog for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents
AASP 30-Day Mental Health Challenge
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To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, AASP invites you to take part in a monthlong series of daily tasks and activities to bring mental health and self-care to the forefront of your mind.
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Revisiting Growth Mindset as a Core Capacity of Sport Psychology
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A growth mindset guides our response to challenges and ability to self-reflect in the face of setbacks. Increased self-awareness and adopting a growth mindset can help athletes and performers reach their peak potential and regulate their emotions and thoughts.
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Goal Setting and Monitoring for Self-Care: Facilitating a Mindful and Grateful Attitude
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It is not uncommon for athletes to set goals to meet physical performance demands or achieve certain performance outcomes. However, how often do athletes set goals related to self-care?
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Enhancing the Well-Being of Division III Collegiate Athletes During the Pandemic: The Role of Coaches
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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.
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Rethinking the Way Coaches Implement Team Building Activities During COVID-19
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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.
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It’s Virtually the Same: Psychological Challenges of eSports Athletes
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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.
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