Good results do not happen overnight. It takes not only a decent amount of time, but a lot of effort, too. Putting in the time for your sport is essential for achieving your goals. Time When you practice over-and-over again, your brain develops good habits for your skills and fmuscle…
Developing as an athlete is more important than just winning a game. In the long run, developing and improving your skills will be more beneficial to you. At the time, it might feel that winning a game is the most important achievement, however continuous development as a player is more…
To prepare for any game and to perform at your best, they key is to listen to your coach, attend team practices, and just keep practicing the skills! After practicing the skills individually and with your team, then you are ready to perform in a game/competition of your chosen sport.…
I’d like to share with you an acronym that helps put into perspective characteristics that youth athletes should strive to achieve. This acronym is “KETO”. I will explain below the characteristics and why they are important for athletes to embrace. K = Kindhearted Kindheartedness is a value that athletes should…
Mistakes occur during a learning process of a new skill, technique, or sport. Making a mistake can assist the athlete to learn to prevent this from occurring again in the future. Practice is a time for learning new skills, then making mistakes to perfect the skill. During competitions, mistakes occur…
Why is it important for children to play a sport? Playing sports is an excellent way to reduce stress for young athletes. It is also beneficial towards your youth’s mental health. Children can feel overwhelmed with schoolwork or other aspects of their lives. Sports can provide them with an outlet…
In this Blog, I will explain the 4 points listed below to address Black History Month and the past as well as ongoing challenges of Black Americans. I will then relate the importance of Black History Month to the everyday struggles of athletes. To gain achievements in sports, obstacles and…
Coaches can assist athletes by helping them advance in their sport, as well as assisting with guidance and lessons that may assist them in their life outside of sports. Here are 3 ways that a coach can assist athletes besides sport skills development: Listening Advice Life Lessons Listening: Of course,…
