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Study: Pre-Game Routines Boost Athlete’s Performance
NBA great Michael Jordan had his special routines before he would attempt every free throw: He would assume a shoulder-width stance, spin the basketball in his hands, bounce the ball three times, and then spin the ball once more while focusing on the...
5 Characteristics of Champions
Are champions born or are they molded by their experiences? The answer is probably a mixture of the two. While there are born winners among us, becoming a champion — or developing a championship mindset — can be nurtured. Anyone who’s been a co...
4 Tips to Starting a Unified Sports Program
For as long as they’ve been around, sports have brought people together. It’s inclusive by nature. And the Special Olympics, with the help of academic institutions across the country, is working to ensure sports stay inclusive for everyone of all...
The Article Every High School Athlete Must Read
High school athletes, no matter your sport, this one’s for you. However, if you’re just in it for the letter, don’t waste your time reading. This is for the athlete with true dedication and commitment. The one working on skills after practice, ...
Leadership Issues Facing Youth Sports
Growing up, I played roller hockey with the neighborhood kids. We played without the watchful eye of a coach or parent. Never once was I corrected for the litany of “mistakes” I made every day. When disagreements occurred, no coach or parent was ...
The Challenge of Hiring Quality Coaches
For some athletic administrators, it has become more difficult to hire quality coaches and this may even be a greater concern involving a few sports which traditionally lack a large number of candidates. Therefore, it comes down to taking three c...
10 Traits of a Successful Athletic Program — Part 1
As we travel our country to speak, we get the opportunity to observe a lot of different high school and college programs. We have also learned that the two main places we get invited to are those schools that are very successful and those that are re...
OSU MBB’s Appeal Rejected; Banned for 2022 Tournament
The NCAA rejected Oklahoma State's appeal of a postseason ban ruling from 2021 — upholding the initial punishment, according to a report from CBS Sports on Wednesday. That means the Cowboys men's basketball team will remain ineligible for the 2022 ...
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