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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

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

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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

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

Players should make it a priority to master proven bunker shot fundamentals and techniques to improve their game. One of the most challenging parts of golf is when you land in the bunker. However, if you master the various bunker shots I’ll teach you in this article, you can turn this difficulty into an advantage.

Dribbling games and passing drills are crucial for developing fundamental basketball skills like ball control, court awareness, and quick decision-making.  My name is Pat Clatchey, and I’m the head varsity boys basketball coach at Mount St. Joseph High School.  With over 800 career wins and 16 Coach of the Year awards, I can tell you

Passing is a fundamental skill in soccer. Whether you’re playing in the midfield, defense, or even when striking, mastering passing techniques and drills is key to maintaining possession, controlling the game, and creating scoring opportunities. In this article, we outline some of the best passing drills for soccer that develop precision, ball control, and technique. 

A baseball hitting drill is a structured exercise designed to enhance a players ability to improve their swing, create more optimal contact, and improve their overall hitting mechanics. These drills often focus on specific aspects of hitting, such as hand-eye coordination, improved sequencing, lower half drive, bat speed, and proper swing path. Players can refine

Electrolytes are more than just a buzzword tossed around by sports drink commercials; they are essential minerals that play crucial roles in the athlete’s body. These charged particles help transmit electrical impulses across cells, allowing our bodies to perform a variety of vital functions such as muscle contractions and nerve signaling. The balance of electrolytes