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Instead of Coaching Athletes to Be Humble, Coach Them to be Stoic

In the world of sports, humility is often seen as a virtue. Athletes are coached to be gracious in defeat and modest in victory. Growing up as an athlete, I was socialized to believe that being humble was a preferred virtue. For most of my life, I viewed humility as an essential character trait for […]

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How Athletes Develop a Competitive Advantage

Athletes constantly strive to find ways to enhance their performance and gain a competitive edge. While physical fitness, skill development, and strategic game plans are undoubtedly crucial, one aspect that sets elite athletes apart is their utilization of muscle memory. Muscle memory is a phenomenon where repetitive movements and actions become ingrained in an athlete’s […]

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Three Practice Elements Athletes Need to Learn from Failure

The best way to help athletes learn from failure is to start with how they practice. Moreover, the best way to do this is to incorporate the following three elements into the athlete’s practice process. 1) Video review Most athletes will only review video when they do something well. Often, they will only review the […]

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