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Social Media and Athletes

Though you may not realize it yet, your performance during training and games are being negatively impacted by your social media use. In particular, there are three ways that social media reduces athletes' ability to perform to their full potential. Dive into what those are and what you can do to counteract them.

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Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

Sports are littered with obstacles – from small to big and from self-made to externally imposed. Obstacles may be frustrating in the moment, but those that are overcome become some of the highlights in an athletic career. While challenges are normal, they only become incredibly beneficial in making progress as an athlete if you know how to face them and work through them. Learn a simple and effective strategy to turn obstacles into opportunities.

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3 Ways to Become a Better Parent of an Elite Athlete

Parenting elite athletes is an incredibly challenging task. Time to make your best better by incorporating these three skills – loving the whole athlete; defining success beyond outcomes; model recovery, not perfection. Change the high-stakes pressure of elite sports into something manageable while supporting your amazing athlete.

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The Truth about Working with a Sport Psychologist

Working with a sport psychologist isn't a sign that an athlete is crazy, it's a sign that they are all-in and completely dedicated to developing their craft. Athletes want to perform their best and that means putting in the work to develop the necessary physical skills, sport-specific skills, and mental skills. Learn the truth about working with a sport psychologist by exploring two scenarios that lead athletes to seek mental skills training.

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The Importance of Play in Sport

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The higher you go in sports, the more work you put in to develop your physical abilities, your technical skills, and your knowledge of the game. Work is good, but without play your performance will suffer. Learn why play is critical for peak performance in sport and ways to incorporate it into your training.

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