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Check out Soccer iQ by Dan Blank Women in STEM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics Track Cycling in Extreme Heat Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete The Impact of Olympic Diving One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Mind, Body & Grit Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team View More Watch, Learn & Discuss Sit down with the family and watch one of these great sports movies. When the film is over, our partner Positive Coaching Alliance has provided discussion questions for you and your kids to get those most out of the file Discussion Guide: Unbroken Some of the themes featured in the movie include perseverance, grit, and the power of camaraderie Discussion Guide: Chariots Of Fire Major themes presented in this film include the determination to succeed, ability to not give up, and a notion that athletes are participating in something bigger than themselves Discussion Guide: Kicking & Screaming This film includes themes of coaching your own child, being a sports parent, over-competitiveness in youth sports, and the coach-parent relationship Discussion Guide: Cinderella Man The film includes themes of overcoming adversity, maintaining self-belief, the impact of positive coaching, respecting opponents and seeing the bigger picture in sports Discussion Guide: Friday Night Lights The film focuses on the conflict between the overwhelming pressure to win-at-all-costs and the bigger picture lessons presented throughout the athlete's experiences Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins Goal! The Dream Begins is the story of soccer player Santiago Munez who is given the chance to play for Newcastle United when a scout spots him. View More Explore the Science of Golf Course Setup Meteorology & Weather How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum Energy in Collisions & Compressions Why Golf Balls Have Dimples View More More Educational Content The Impact of Jenny Simpson New treadmill technology helps rehabilitate runners from injuries. 10 Best Basketball Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer Witness all the slam dunks in the Rotten Tomatoes starting lineup for the best basketball movies of all time. The Impact of Olympic Diving One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury The Science of Skates Skates used by Olympians are custom-engineered by materials scientists to meet the demands for each sport. Discussion Guide: Chariots Of Fire Major themes presented in this film include the determination to succeed, ability to not give up, and a notion that athletes are participating in something bigger than themselves Statistics & Averages Being a top goalie in the NHL requires the key averages and statistics of goaltending. Blade Runners: Short Track Speed Skating Short track speed skating, the fastest self-propelled sport in the Winter Games, illustrates all of Newton's First Three Laws of Motion. Where to Shoot? Find an Archery Range Near You No matter where you live in the United States, you can easily find a place nearby to shoot your bow. But before searching for “archery ranges near me” in your favorite navigation app, consider your options. The Impact of College ‘Name-Image-Likeness’ Rule Changes on Youth and High School Sports NIL legislation was recently passed in all 50 states which allows college athletes to make money off of their name, image, and likeness. Hear the impacts from these stand-out athletes. Everything You Need to Know about Kids’ Media and Technology Sensical has gathered top trends in kids' media so you can be smarter about how and when you and your kids engage. Work, Energy & Power Suzann Pettersen, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, uses putting to help demonstrate the physics concepts of work, energy, and power. Best Books for Youth Soccer Players – ‘Soccer iQ: Things That Smart Players Do’ Looking for a gift for your soccer-obsessed middle schooler to help them massively improve their game? Check out Soccer iQ by Dan Blank View More