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Chronic Back Pain

Chronic Back Pain Posted by: Julie Graves | Head Athletic Trainer Back pain can be caused by many different things. If your athlete has been having back pain for an…

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Path To Mastery: Part 3

The Path to Mastery: Part 3 Posted by: Hollis Lyman | University of Denver Sports Psychology Development Levels & Guiding a Mastery Path This final installment, on the Path to…

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Thera-Band Ankle Exercises

Thera-Band Ankle Exercises Posted by: Julie Graves | Head Athletic Trainer Thera-Band Ankle Exercises Ankle sprains are far too common in many sports, especially soccer. The most common type of…

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Foam Rolling

The purpose of foam rolling is to improve muscle flexibility and mobility between the skin and the muscle. The connective tissue between the skin and muscle called fascia can be affected when parts are overused. By foam rolling these areas, you will increase blood flow and accelerating recovery.

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The Path to Mastery: Part 1

The Path to Mastery: Part 1 Posted by: Hollis Lyman | Denver University Sports Psychology The key to mastering soccer is loving the least exhilarating parts. George Leonard, author of…

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Psychology of Injury Part 2

Injury represents an inexorable consequence of training and competition. Many of us are aware of the physical consequences of injury, however, the lack of awareness and stigma surrounding psychology means the mental scars that can accompany physical damage are largely being disregarded, neglected or poorly treated. Coaches, parents and even the players themselves have a responsibility to be aware of the psychological ramifications of injury and appropriate treatments to tackle the mental and emotional needs of injured players.

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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

Too often in sports, players are told that talent is ascribed and unteachable. Our athletes need to be told that growth is always attainable with drive, focused-practice, and effort. The differences between fixed and growth mindsets are crucial in the development of skills on and off the field. Join us as we detail the positive mental strategies involved in developing a growth mindset.

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