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

Posted on 4/22/2020 by Kent Noyes, MCAA ‘17 - 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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Kicking Game

Posted on 4/1/2020 by Jerry Campbell - 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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The Offensive Line the Heart and Soul of The Offense

Posted on 3/24/2020 by Jerry Campbell - 3 minute read

There is no position in football that requires more discipline or technique than being an offensive lineman. The success of an offensive football team hinges on its ability to control the line of scrimmage.

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Turning a Team Around

Posted on 3/24/2020 by Sinan Tanik, Shawn Patchell - 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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The Impact of Role States On Team Effectiveness

Posted on 3/24/2020 by Juniper, S. W. & Mellalieu, S. D. - 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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The Importance of Selecting the Right Coach

Posted on 5/10/2018 by Kenny Connolly - 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

Posted on 4/20/2018 by Tom White - 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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