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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

Be sure to take things one step at a time and focus on small, achievable goals rather than trying to tackle everything at once. He coaches and mentors unit commanders, utilizing a program that demands their units be mentally and physically ready for combat. RESILIENT ADVICE Setbacks and challenges are natural.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. This concept often also tears apart community level sports, which are critical in the youth development concept but thats for another article.

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2025 Student Health Trend Predictions

Magnus Health

Recently, educators have shifted their approach to well-being due to a renewed focus on mental health and its correlation to student motivation and behavior. Previously, you would often think about student motivation in terms of achievement and behavior management.

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Balancing Whole Athlete Development with Talent Development

MSU

However, this doesn’t happen automatically for kids who participate in youth sports, rather the coach needs to be intentional in creating an environment that fosters life skill development. One of the challenges for coaches is balancing talent development while also focusing on whole athlete development.

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Achieving Engagement and Alignment

Informed Practitioner in Sport

Just as there is an ongoing divide between academic research and applied practice, achieving alignment between support staff in different disciplines and the coaching staff (not to mention the athlete as the ‘end user’) often proves to be elusive. Coaches and athletes are solely accountable for performance in the arena.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D.

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Starting the Journey: Goal Setting for Coaches and Their Teams

MSU

Coaches and athletes do the same thing at the beginning of a new season. Setting goals can be a very helpful tool for coaches. Goals can help coaches create expectations for the season and motivation for their athletes. What keeps you motivated to lead them in their growth and success? What Are Goals?