Field hockey is the third most played sport globally – with billions of fans globally. Beloved by many, field hockey has been a staple at the world’s most popular sporting events, such as the Olympics, and a favorite of celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Heath Ledger, Emma Watson, and even British royalty, with the Princess of ... Read More
Athletes reaching the top of their respective sporting discipline can often hit a roadblock in performance. This often leads to them adopting an ‘everything to lose’ mindset. Characterized by the pressure to perform when met with high stakes from previous sporting achievements, athletes can be plagued by overbearing messages that place overwhelming expectations upon their ... Read More
“Spread out!” – “Spacing!” – These are phrases coaches are constantly screaming from the sidelines at girls lacrosse games. Many coaches share their frustration with teaching their offensive players how to best balance themselves on the field in a way that is easily understood. They consistently ask how to get their players to better understand ... Read More
In every coaching guide or book that I have written, one central theme emerges: the importance of developing players to be as complete as possible. I picked up on the importance of developing complete players from my mentor, Diane Geppi-Aikes, the legendary coach of the Loyola Greyhounds from 1989 – 2003. Developing a “complete” player ... Read More
Wrestling is a widely popular sport, with amateur and professional variations captivating fans worldwide. Although wrestling has a significant modern appeal, its origins span centuries, bearing roots in Ancient Greece. This article will discuss the origins of wrestling: when it was invented, who the first wrestler was, and just what wrestling is and has become ... Read More
Self talk, or the inner voice, is a psychological tool athletes can use to improve performance across sporting disciplines. Yet, many professionals, including coaches and parents, do not know how to utilize this skill to help their athletes, let alone coach it. This article will outline what self talk is and how self talk can ... Read More
When I look back on my 29 years of coaching the women’s lacrosse team at Johns Hopkins University – I can’t help but smile. That smile has less to do with the wins we were fortunate to experience, and more to do with the immense pride I feel in the growth and development of the ... Read More
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Throughout a swimmer’s competitive journey, athletes contest in various swimming strokes to advance from local to regional and even international levels of mastery. As swimmers progress up the competitive pecking order, they specialize in stroke-specific techniques, such as butterfly and backstroke, for competitive advantage. However despite this, there is a hierarchy regarding the fastest swimming ... Read More
Leg day builds lower body strength, endurance, and balance. Whether you have access to minimal equipment or just your bodyweight, you can still achieve an effective leg workout. Below are 10 workouts to include in your leg day routine that will focus primarily on your quads while engaging other leg muscles like the glutes and ... Read More
