#psychology
Social Psychology: Athletes Going Farther by Going Together
Helping athletes choose the right training partner(s) boosts motivation and performance, especially during challenging conditions. Training in groups also increases ... Read Article
Phil White
How Training Addiction and Disordered Eating are Connected
Learn why endurance athletes are susceptible to training obsessively, where this might intersect with similarly self-destructive beliefs about food, identity ... Read Article
#coaching 101
Why Athletes Skip Workouts and How to Improve Compliance
Most athletes have great intentions and good reasons to accomplish their goals, but we're all capable of being less than ... Read Article
Carrie Jackson
Understanding How Athlete Burnout Happens and How to Prevent It
The physical signs of burnout are not always apparent, but they can be clues that you need to take your ... Read Article
Lexi Miller
How to Coach Athletes with ADHD from Personal Experience
Being aware of the condition and how it can impact an athlete's training and performance is vital to having an ... Read Article
Tom Epton
Fostering Athlete Success Through Sports Psychology in 3 Race Phases
Race season is a time when athletes are looking to hit their targets. While physiology is important, it's crucial that ... Read Article
Effectively Coaching Athletes with Depression
If you've worked with athletes with depression, you likely know they need different motivation techniques than others. Here's how to ... Read Article
Addressing the Mental Health Pandemic Among Athletes
Gone are the days that coaches can ignore the mental health struggles of their athletes. Here's how to care for ... Read Article
Justin Ross
How to Talk to Your Athletes About Their Mental Health
The stigma around mental health issues is disappearing. Regularly checking in with your athletes about their mental wellbeing will help ... Read Article
How to Improve Mental Toughness in the Water
It's surprisingly easy to feel panicked or anxious in the water. Help your triathletes manage their fear by breaking their ... Read Article
Philip Hatzis
Reframing the Most Dreaded Workouts
Everyone has that one workout they hate. Help your athlete understand the value of each session and shift their appreciation ... Read Article
Mackenzie Madison
Managing Athletes’ Fear of Time Off or Missing Out
Few athletes like the feeling of losing out on training gains or missing a race, but sometimes they can gain ... Read Article
Andrew Simmons
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