COACH AND ROLE MODEL: ONE AND THE SAME

 I remember a cartoon in a coaching text book that illustrated a confident soccer coach taking large strides in a field and leaving his footprints after each step. A few steps behind him was a young soccer athlete, trying to walk in the footprints of the coach… this was not so much of a walk, but rather a leap from step to step. There was no caption necessary to this cartoon as it most effectively illustrated how a young athlete was modeling himself after his coach, trying to keep up in his footsteps. Read more...

ANTIOXIDANTS IN A HEALTHY DIET

 What is an antioxidant? Antioxidants are substances that prevent damage to cells by neutralizing free radicals. Some examples include Vitamin A, C, E, carotenoids and various enzymes. So what are free radicals then? Unstable molecules that attack stable molecules and can damage or kill healthy cells. Read more...

VISUALIZATION

 MENTAL TRAINING FOR THE ATHLETE

Whether you are a recreational athlete or a high level athlete, your training could benefit from some sport psychology.

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