Mindfulness
How Athletes Can Play & Stay In The Present
"In basketball - as in life - true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way." Phil Jackson, Sacred [...]
How To Use Mindfulness To Improve Athletic Performance
The awe-inspiring flow state, have you heard of this? A state of awareness where you and your sport are one. It’s the go-to explanation for any athlete who performed with [...]
3 Keys to Success Youth Athletes Often Overlook
Youth athletes are busy. Between the commitments that come with school, sports, family and friends, the days can fly by in a blur. These hectic schedules often leave young athletes [...]
10 Ways You Can Be A Better Sports Parent
We all fall into the clutches of the parent trap. Many times, you have to put your differences, opinions, and emotions aside. It is difficult, I know. Your opinions and [...]
How to Teach Your Child Mindfulness
Playing sports is one way for your child to experience an array of energy, feelings, and emotions- the ups and downs and the good and the bad. However, the only [...]
Athletes And Positive Self Talk
"Tough times never last. But tough people do." Robert Shuller, Jr. In these crazy, difficult times, we have all been challenged to be mentally tougher. Every aspect of our life [...]
How To Teach Youth Athletes To Set Goals
One of the most commonly overlooked skills in youth sports is goal setting. Many youth coaches stress fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship, but leave themselves little time to teach young athletes [...]
5 Lessons Coaches Can Learn From Teachers
Good teachers and good coaches are usually the same people. However, there has been an increasing trend in high school sports utilizing more community coaches than teachers/coaches because it is [...]
Three Ways To Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Tennis Game
The concept of mindfulness is one that’s grown in popularity over the years. It’s the practice of bringing yourself into the present moment without judging yourself, using various tactics, including [...]
How Many Calories Yoga Burns—and Why Its Potential for Weight Loss Goes Way Beyond That Figure
Yoga has gone mainstream. Once thought of as a training routine reserved for soccer moms and granola-crunching free spirits, yoga offers mental and physical benefits can no longer be ignored. [...]
