AASP Blog for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents
The Connection Between Athletic Identity and the Yips
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As an athlete, you spend an incredible amount of time preparing both your body and mind for the challenges of sport competition. Recently, athletes have spoken out about negative experiences associated with sports and the limited resources available to help navigate these problems. One common issue is what is commonly referred to as the yips.
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From Athlete-to-Coach: Going the Distance From Being the Flower to Being the Gardener
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The transition from athlete-to-coach entails exiting the known, accepting the unknown and uncertain, and finally developing the new. In this process, coach education, development, and support can be a starting point or at least a turning one.
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Self-Care, Wellness, and Mental Health Strategies for College Student-Athletes
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Participation in college athletics can be a wonderful pursuit. Various disciplines of research highlight the psychosocial benefits of sport participation. Research has also shown that exercise and physical movement can improve mental functioning. However, sport participation can also be a significant source of stress for college student-athletes.
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Self-Awareness – An Internal Audit
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Introspection is a valued tool in the process of becoming aware of who you are and what you want to accomplish in your life. Learn more about leveraging self-awareness to become stronger mentally and emotionally as an athlete and person.
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Being Your Own Best Teammate: How Self-Compassion Can Promote and Improve Body Image and Eating Concerns In Men
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The pressure to achieve the "perfect" body is palpable, affecting individuals from all walks of life. Explore key findings and implications of research that emphasize how self-compassion is showing promise as a way to promote healthy body image and well-being.
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Sport Specialization and the Family: Examining the Effects Outside the Lines
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The landscape of youth sports has changed significantly in the last 20 years with the emergence of club sports and more athletes focused on developing elite-level skills rather than sport enjoyment.…
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