The Practice Habit Coaches Must Not Let Young Athletes Overlook

There are many practice habits young athletes must develop as they progress from youth sports to high school to college sports. Unquestionably, practice habits are the foundation for progress. Furthermore, practicing athletic skills is the undisputed #1 priority for coaches. However, I would argue that while practicing athletic skills is important, it’s also putting the […]

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How Coaches Can Influence their Team’s Performance in Real Time

Coaching is a progressive process that requires patience. Typically, coaching interventions take weeks, if not months to impact a team’s performance. However, in the case of their team’s temporary behaviors that are situational reactions, coaches can influence performance in real time. These temporary behaviors are a product of a team’s mood state.  Research suggests there […]

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Six Mental Skills that Will Separate the Winners and Losers at Super 32

Super 32 is the toughest high school wrestling tournament in the country. In years like this year, there is no arguing this fact. Nearly every athlete who shows up is elite in their local community, has the potential to be elite nationally, and is doing what it takes to be elite physically. In other words, […]

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