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ISNation Featured on Globe & Mail, MarketWatch, and YahooFinance
By Limarc Ambalina · 1 week ago
ISNation Reaches Major Media Outlets at Super Bowl LIX ISNation, a sports community and coaching platform dedicated to transforming the world of sports, has partnered with Tarvis Consulting, a leader in tech strategy and industry ...
Understanding Men’s Lacrosse: A Beginner’s Guide to the Sport
By Chris Robinson · 1 week ago
For athletes new to the sport, men’s lacrosse can be thought of as a blend of soccer, basketball, and hockey. It is a fast-paced stick-and-ball sport originating from a game played by Native American tribes ...
Welcome to the Big Leagues
By Janine Tucker · 2 weeks ago
Why is it that when you are faced with losing someone – the significance and impact they have made on your life becomes absolutely crystal clear? And all you want is just a little more ...
The Rules of Volleyball Explained: Basics & Common Misconceptions
By Lucy Grenda · 2 weeks ago
Developed in 1895 by American educator William G. Morgan, volleyball was created as an alternative to basketball. Designed to be played by businessmen, the sport was originally called ‘mintonette,’ which was later renamed to suit ...
Navigating Common Injuries in Women’s Lacrosse
By Maddie Martin · 3 weeks ago
Lacrosse, often hailed as the fastest sport on two feet, combines speed, skill, and agility to create an exhilarating game, especially in the women’s league. However, this intense physical demand exposes players to significant injury ...
Staying Charged: A Guide to Electrolyte Balance for Health and Exercise
By Stacey Simpson · 3 weeks ago
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 ...
Understanding an ACL Tear
By Stacey Simpson · 4 weeks ago
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the most commonly torn of the four main ligaments of the knee. The other three being Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL). ...
The Art of Coaching: Cultivating Growth and Inspiration
By Janine Tucker · 1 month ago
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 ...
15 Basketball Dribbling Games and Passing Drills for Better Ball Handling
By Pat Clatchey · 1 month ago
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 ...
The Ultimate Leg Day Workout Routine: 10 Exercises for Stronger Legs
By Tim Bishop · 1 month ago
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 ...
Golf Bunker Shot Fundamentals: A Detailed Guide
By Parker Parsons · 1 month ago
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 ...
3 Baseball Hitting Drills to Improve Your Swing
By Jonathan Schwind · 1 month ago
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 ...
The Future of Coaching: Using Data and Analytics in Sports
By Maddie Martin · 1 month ago
In the fast-paced world of modern sports, data and analytics have become indispensable tools for coaches aiming to enhance team performance and make informed decisions. The integration of data-driven insights allows coaches to optimize training, ...
Baseball History
By Jack Boreham · 1 month ago
Sixty-five million people play baseball worldwide, with the popular American pastime ranking seventh in popularity internationally. It is estimated that baseball has around 500 million fans globally, concentrated in Japan, the United States, and South ...
Meditation for Athletes
By Isnation Author · 1 month ago
Meditation and mindfulness practices are important tools for enhancing mental health as an athlete. While the stigma around mental health was greatly reduced in recent years, alot of people still think meditation is something only ...
Wellness for Athletes
By Isnation Author · 2 months ago
At ISNation, we believe that holistic wellness for an athlete is a combination of both physical health and mental fitness. Getting Enough Sleep Sleep is very important in maintaining both your physical and mental health. ...
Mental Toughness Exercises
By Isnation Author · 2 months ago
In the standard psychological literature, the four pillars of mental toughness are motivation, self-confidence, attentional focus, and managing pressure. Motivation In terms of motivation, an athlete with a strong desire to achieve and push past ...
Athlete Mental Health: The Toolkit
By Isnation Author · 2 months ago
Poor mental health is becoming more common in sports, with athletes experiencing a growing number of sporting pressures that contribute to mental health issues. While the numbers are rising, athletes can benefit from various exercises, ...
Where Did Field Hockey Originate? Tracing the History of Stick and Ball Sports
By Laura-Ann Lane · 2 months ago
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, ...
Positive Self Talk Examples and Activities for Athletes from Former NFL Quarterback
By Danny Wuerffel · 2 months ago
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 ...