Body Language
How Parents Can Model Good Sportsmanship from the Sidelines
There is much to be gained from sports if your child can have fun and not worry about winning. Of course, everyone wants to win, but truthfully, for [...]
The Importance of Body Language
“The body never lies.” - Martha Graham It’s a simple, powerful, and true commentary on body language. While Martha Graham may not be well known in pro or college sports [...]
How to Handle the Pouting Athlete
Here are some ways to deal with the pouting athlete and develop maturity through sports.
How to Change Your Basketball Body Language for the Better
You don't have to speak to send a message. While there's no section for it in the box score, body language can have a huge impact on an athlete's play [...]
The Philadelphia Eagles Fine Their QBs for Bad Body Language
If you happen to catch a Philadelphia Eagles quarterback hanging his head after he tosses an interception this season, just know that it’s going to cost him—literally. John DeFilippo, the [...]
Recruiting: You Need to Score, But Your Coach Won’t Let You?
It is well known that you have to score the ball in order to be recruited. Due to the visibility in the recruiting process, a double digit points per...
Regain Your Confidence by Getting BIG
Confidence is the most important part of mental toughness, because it affects all other skills. We do things and attempt things we'll be successful at....
How to Read Your Athletes
While working with high school tennis players, I’ve noticed that during the school year, some adolescents have a tendency to come to practice with a bad attitude. When players practice [...]
Body Language and Its Role in Your Collegiate Success
Talented high school athletes are overlooked during the collegiate interview process, but why? Body language plays a major role in the success of your meetings with potential coaches. You've worked [...]
"Hit 'Em With the Flex": Use Swagger to Boost Your Confidence—and Your Performance
Chances are you've heard announcers utter phrases like "he's playing with a lot of confidence," or "she's in the zone," or "they've regained the momentum." These comments all refer to [...]
