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The Power of Positive Self-Talk!

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One of the keys to becoming a mentally tough athlete is to play the game with a high level of JHU! confidence. During my years working as a #team building/mental…

Thriving Under Pressure – Tips on Keeping Your Cool

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Dealing with Pressure! We have all felt it, lived it, breathed it, and thought about it. Many athletes frequently go through periods of feeling an extra weight on their shoulders…

Build a Team Culture for Athletic Success

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There is much more to becoming a championship caliber team than the skill level of each player. The amount of teamwork, communication, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a…

Gaining the Mental Edge: Tips on Enhancing Self Confidence

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By Keith Waldman, MSW. MADownload: nfhca.pdfOne of the keys to becoming a mentally tough field hockey player is to play the game with a high level of confidence. During my years of…

Tips on How Coaches Can Build the Inner Athlete

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One of the biggest challenges facing coaches is building the self-confidence of their players. An athlete’s self-esteem cannot be overlooked. Getting your players to play with confidence is one of…

Tips on Mental Toughness – “Getting into the Zone”

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GETTING IN THE ZONE One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive from athletes is “How to do I get in the Zone”. Here are some characteristics of…

Are You Ready to Play Your Best? – Establishing Pre-game Routines

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For many athletes, competition can be stressful when it should be fun. Last minute self-doubts often alter an athlete’s focus that can last from before the first whistle to the final second of…

Gain the Mental Edge – Building Team Chemistry

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There is much more to becoming a championship team than the skill level of each player. A vital component of becoming a high performing team is strong team chemistry. Team…

Beyond the Game: Coping with Athletic Injury

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Athletes at all levels face injuries. Whether these injuries are minor bumps, bruises or serious injuries that prevent an athlete from participating in her sport, the process of recovery can be psychologically…

Building a Cohesive Team

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There is much more to becoming a championship team than the skill level of each player. The amount of communication, working together, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a…

Tips on Building Team Chemistry

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There is much more to becoming a championship team than the skill level of each player. A vital component of becoming a high performing team is strong team chemistry. Team…

More Team Building Tips!!!!!

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As mentioned in the previous newsletter there is much more to becoming a Championship Team than the skill level of each player. A vital component of developing a Winning Team…

Team Building Strategies for Overcoming Adversity

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Whether we like it or not, adversity is a huge part of life and you might experience your share of adversity throughout the season. Opponents are an obvious source of adversity,…

10 Ways a Player Can Positively Impact Team Chemistry

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Beyond the X’s & O’s 10 Ways a Player Can Positively Impact Team Chemistry Positive Attitude on/off field Make an effort to get to know your teammates Pick someone up…

Winning the Mental Game of Softball

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Winning the Mental Game of Softball is about Being in Control & Staying Focused. There are two concepts about staying in control: You cannot control what happens around you, but…

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