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Presented by Xtreme and D. Coffey foundation for Athletics & Education Are you a non-profit or Foundation? Do you serve on a board? What about volunteering? What do you do to make a difference in the world? Join forces with us, and let’s change lives together at our 1st Annual Coach Joe Free-Throw-A-Thon. THE FACTS […]
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“Evaluate wins and losses objectively, by focusing more on effort and execution than on the outcome of the game” – Morgan Wootten The mind becomes the most critical part of an athlete at a certain level. Athletes with ultimate mental focus tend to outperform nearly every time, regardless of athletic talent. That’s why the ability […]
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“Being afraid on the court means you’re not confident of your skills.” Michael Jordan Confidence is a skill rather than a personality trait. This skill can be mastered when you take active steps to control your mind. Nobody is born confident. Some athletes may be more confident than others because they have gotten praise and […]
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“Never be ashamed of wanting to be a better you, period.” DeMar DeRozan This quote by DeMar DeRozan is a good one, to sum up, all four articles. No one should be ashamed of wanting to get better mentally. According to the research, DeRozan’s openness started the current movement in the NBA. He inspired Kelvin […]
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“When you’re a professional athlete, you’re put on a pedestal, like you have some superpower … so there’s just no time to focus on your mental health.” Larry Sanders. According to research, five to ten percent of athletes experience stress. In many cases, sports help manage stress. Sports (and exercise) cause the body to release […]
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“Mental health is an invisible thing, but it touches all of us at some point or another. It’s part of life.” Kelvin Love There are a variety of illnesses that are linked to stress. Athletes are commonly diagnosed with generalized stress disorder, but other more specialized stress illnesses are. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and post-traumatic […]
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