Coaches play a pivotal role in an athlete’s life. They are more than just a coach. They are teachers, mentors, leaders, and for some, parental figures. What happens when that person is gone? Your coach left or was fired.  How does an athlete move on from that? It’s a part of moving on. We all have had multiple coaches throughout our athletic careers but this one particular one stands out above the rest of them.

Competition can bring a lot of nerves. As athletes, we don’t want our training to be for nothing. However, because we want things to go right, we could also get hung up on what happens if things go wrong.

As athletes, we like to compete. There is a risk of potentially losing a competition, but it makes the feeling of winning much sweeter.

Every athlete wants to get better in their sport. Whether it’s speed, strength, coordination, teamwork, or anything else that goes into sport. However, how many athletes will do what is necessary to succeed?

Every athlete wants to get better in their sport. Whether it’s speed, strength, coordination, teamwork, or anything else that goes into sport. However, how many athletes will do what is necessary to succeed?

Every athlete wants to get better in their sport. Whether it’s speed, strength, coordination, teamwork, or anything else that goes into sport. However, how many athletes will do what is necessary to succeed?

At the time of this writing, the month of June represents the end of the school year. The weather is nice, no schoolwork, more time with family, and more time to relax. While student-athletes do need their time to rest and recover from the school year, along with the season or seasons they had, there will be a time to get back to work.

For seniors in high school or college, the end of the term or semester can signify a time of elation and relief. Finally making it to the end of school! However, for some student-athletes, this will be their last season as a student-athlete.

At the time of this posting, I am about to run my third marathon: the Boston Marathon. While running a marathon is a physical challenge, enduring all 26.2 miles also tests one's mental strength.

Professional and amateur athletes alike need the best sleep to maximize physical performance, support muscle recovery, and preserve mental toughness.