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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

He coaches and mentors unit commanders, utilizing a program that demands their units be mentally and physically ready for combat. He is currently working toward his bachelor’s degree in psychology and loves working out, boxing, and spending time with his family. Find out more about Promoted Content.

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The Psychology of Coaching

Player Development Project

The psychological components of coaching have a huge impact on the development of our players — both on and off the pitch. As coaches, we have a responsibility to understand these components, in order to provide supportive and constructive learning environments for the kids we work with.

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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

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. We will explore child and adolescent development, overuse injuries, burnout, and how parents, coaches, and sports administrators can collaborate to address these risks.

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The Art of Effective Coach Communication

Player Development Project

Stephen is a world leader in psychology and recently co-authored the book, Coaching Athletes to be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sport. Alongside him is UEFA Pro Licensed Coach and Assistant Coach at Crawley Town, Edu Rubio. We dive into a number of topics including: This.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Additional Resources PE + Health = Student Success Infographic Strategies for Recess in Schools Resources for School Administrators Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch Dr. Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch is a professor at Westfield State University, soccer coach, and sport psychology consultant.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Courageous Well-Being for Nurses – Strategies for Renewal

Relentless School Nurse

Courageous Well-Being for Nurses a newly released book by nurse/psychotherapist/educator, Dr. Donna Gaffney and certified health and wellness coach, Nicole Foster, serves as an invaluable resource for nurses grappling with burnout and seeking ways to enhance their well-being.

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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.