Athletes Must Know How Intention, Attention, and Distraction are Linked

In order to achieve peak performance, athletes must understand the connection between intention, attention, and distraction. Intention: A determination to act in a certain way for the purpose of pursuing a goal that is set in advance. Attention: The act or state of applying the mind to something specific Distraction: Something that prevents someone from […]

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Fact Check – Sports Parents Must Be More than Cheerleaders

I often write about my journey from being a crazy sports dad to where I am now. However, I think I may have confused some people to where “now” is. To the far right extreme is the crazy sports mom or dad who is in full on drill sergeant mode. To the other extreme on […]

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The Reality for Sports Parents With a Talented But Hard Headed Kid

Being a sports parent is fun. However, it can be rather frustrating if your child is hard headed. By hard headed I’m specifically talking about the child who’s oozing with talent and big dreams, but doesn’t listen. Without doubt, if this kid would listen just 10% of the time the world would be their oyster. […]

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