Tag: team sports
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How to help my child balance sports with other activities
For many student-athletes, sports are a huge part of their lives. They enjoy the competition, the camaraderie, and the challenge of improving their skills. But it’s important to remember that sports are just one part of a well-rounded life. It’s important for student-athletes to have time for other activities, such as school, friends, and hobbies.…
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Top Benefits of Working With a Sports Performance Therapist
Student-athletes often face many unique sets of challenges. They are under pressure to perform well in their studies and athletically. Often they have to deal with the stress of managing their time and competing at a high level. A sports performance therapist can help student-athletes to overcome these challenges and achieve their goals. What is…
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Advantages of Sports for Young Adults
Sports offer much more than physical exercise; they provide a pathway to personal growth, character development, and a sense of belonging. There are numerous advantages of sports for young adults, including their impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Physical Health Young adulthood is a pivotal stage of life where lifelong habits are formed. Engaging…
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Athletes with anxiety: How to manage it and succeed
Athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, can experience anxiety. It is a normal human emotion that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as pressure to perform, fear of failure, or competition nerves. While some anxiety can be motivating, too much anxiety can interfere with performance and enjoyment of sports. What…
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What is Sports Psychology?
At Launch Sports Performance, we are often asked about the difference between a mental game coach or an LPC and a sports psychologist. That is such a great question, so we have outlined some of the basic facts below: What does a sports psychologist do? Sports psychologists are mental health professionals who have a PhD in a…
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The Importance of Mental Performance in Sports
In sports, as in life, the mental game is just as important as the physical game. In fact, many experts believe that the mental game is even more important. This is because the way we think and feel can have a profound impact on our performance. When we are feeling confident, focused, and relaxed, we…
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The Benefits of Working with a Sports Mental Coach
What is a Sports Mental Coach? A sports mental coach is a professional who helps athletes improve their mental game. This includes helping athletes develop confidence, focus, goal-setting skills, and coping mechanisms for dealing with pressure and adversity. Sports mental coaches work with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from youth athletes to professional…
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Coping with the Mental Health Challenges of Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are a common occurrence, and they can have a significant impact on an athlete’s mental health. In fact, research suggests that up to 70% of athletes experience some form of mental health issue after an injury.
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The Mental Health Benefits of Sports
Sports have long been known to be good for our physical health. But did you know that they can also have a positive impact on our mental health?
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5 Ways to Be Stronger Mentally as a Student-Athlete
Being a student-athlete is a challenging but rewarding experience.