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No matter the activity or the body part we’re analyzing, a proper warm-up is essential! We need to prep our tissues for the work ahead of them.

My coaching felt rehearsed. My expectations and goals felt predetermined. And before I knew it, I realized I had somehow adopted someone else’s philosophy.

You need to judge yourself by how many kids play the next season after playing for you – those who don’t, well, those are the real important losses to study and learn from, about honing your teaching skills.

We all talk to ourselves on a daily basis, but how much of this self-talk is ever scrutinized? Self-talk has been shown to be both divisive as well as productive in helping and hurting athletes fight through challenges.

“Believe in yourself. Have confidence. Go for your dreams. I’ve had ups and downs with that. I’ve had people in my life that have helped me believe."

"These are skills that don’t depend on height, strength or physical attributes and are what ultimately made me an asset to the USA Women’s National Team and to my professional club teams."

The three-time sled hockey gold medalist found he has a lot to offer

Part of caring about your kids is knowing their names, yet having not selected my team, I will be putting their faces to their names on the court for the first time.

Embrace a growth mindset and go for it! You can be a much better passer, and with enough effort and purposeful practice, you will be.

That extra mile might just be the solution to playing time complaints and concerns.