As a college athlete, I never reached the best version of myself. Being self-aware of the reasons why is crucial to what I do today. It’s a big part of what drives me to write about youth sports, parenting, and pursuing difficult goals. My hope is that reflecting upon my failures can help prevent others […]
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Mental toughness is something young athletes must learn. It’s just not possible to be born mentally tough. Yes, nature does play a role. However nurture plays a bigger role in how much mental toughness a young athlete develops over time. This is why mental toughness is something parents and coaches have to proactively build in […]
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In the sport of track the idea of a “rabbit” is an informal term for the formal job of being a pacemaker in a long or middle-distance race. The job of a rabbit is to lead a pack of runners in the early part of a race. The rabbit gets the race off to a […]