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Draft Day Takeaway: “Who am I?” Determines “Who are You?”

4/22/2020 - 5 minute read

This moment brings forth so much emotion and anxiety as all eyes rest on the NFL commissioner as he reads the first player to be drafted and join the professional ranks. A moment, that takes seconds in real-time, sends the entire sports world into great debate on whether a team made the right selection. This is an opportunity for teams to select players that will help ascend their team to the top of the league and, in some cases, become the face of the franchise. 

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Football Players on the Field

Kicking Game

4/1/2020 - 5 minute read

The most consistent way to gain the field position advantage is to be good in special teams play. Big plays usually happen when a team or player is unprepared for a situation. On the other hand, when a team is properly prepared, they have put themselves in position to create or capitalize on a break. Therefore, understanding the scope of the kicking and return games and making them a priority are the foundation to solid special teams play.

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Volleyball team huddling

Turning a Team Around

3/24/2020 - 4 minute read

Although the average collegiate coaches' work-life at a single school in the US is well over a few seasons, I would like to share my ideas about turning a team around from poor mid-season form, with the hope that it may help those in need of a different approach.

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Soccer player and coach on field

The Impact of Role States On Team Effectiveness

3/24/2020 - 12 minute read

Although the importance of sport psychology and specifically individual mental skills training is now widely acknowledged in football, little attention has been given to the psychology of the team and the group dynamics that surround the interaction of the players within the coaching environment.

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Soccer coach talking to his players

The Importance of Selecting the Right Coach

5/10/2018 - 3 minute read

Whether it's a baseball diamond, a basketball court, a pool deck, or any of the other facilities that houses student-athletes, each should be viewed as an extension of the classroom. As such, the head coach and his or her staff are educators in their own right.

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Sports Management and Educational Athletics

4/20/2018 - 2 minute read

It is important to differentiate between two contrasting areas of emphasis within graduate sport studies.  Clarifying these differences will assist prospective students make an informed decision regarding the course of study that best is suited for them.

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