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Mental Toughness Exercises

By Isnation Author · 20 hours 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 · 6 days 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 · 1 week 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 · 1 week 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 ...

Soccer Passing Drills Suitable for Beginners and Advanced Players

By Val Texeira · 2 weeks ago

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. ...

Ranking the Fastest Swimming Strokes: A Guide to Speed in the Pool

By Jack Boreham · 2 weeks ago

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 ...