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Hey blog, how are we feeling today? I am approaching the end of my semester, so let's go out with a bang, shall we? Coaching or Being Coached at a High Level: What Does it Really Look Like? Today, I am going to be discussing a topic that many of you can more than likely relate to, and if not, then come along for the ride. When people hear the term "high-level coaching," they are most often going to picture in their minds the major college programs such as Ohio State and Ore

Hey blog, how are we doing today? Today, I am going to be discussing how Olympic-level athletes train, the toll it takes on them physically and mentally, and the overall structure of their training. Introduction: More Than Talent Alone I want you to imagine your favorite Olympic athlete in your head right now (if you don't have one, just humor me), and when you have that athlete in mind, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I am willing to bet that you thought of h

Hey blog, how are we all doing today? Today, I am going to be discussing a topic that many of you can more than likely relate to, which is superstition and mental preparation. Whether an athlete chooses to admit it or not, at some point in their career, they are going to experience some sort of accord with superstition. If any of you have played sports in your lives, then you know what I am referring to. It can be something so minuscule that others would not be able to noti

Introduction: More than Just Talent Hey blog, how are we today? I am going to discuss a topic that, more than most, defines a sports team's success. If you ask the average person what makes a team successful, more often than not, their answer will revolve around the athlete's talent. While aspects such as speed, strength, skill, and experience all matter, they are not the defining factors. However, when you reach the peak level of athletics, talent can only take teams so

Hey blog, how are we doing? Today, I am going to talk about external motivation, a concept I did not fully understand until I got further into my collegiate athletic career. When people think of the word motivation, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the internal "why". What pushes someone to do something, whether it's passion or love for the sport they play. While these aspects are important, there is no denying that external motivation is just as significant as i

Hi blog, how are we today? I am going to be writing to you all about what competitive advantage in sport is, what it looks like, and how I have come to build my own competitive advantage in sport. People who usually hear the term 'competitive advantage' immediately jump to a business mindset. They think of business as having to outperform their competitors just to keep their heads above water. They do this through marketing strategies, making quality products, and setting the