Team building is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to improve employee morale, bring people together, and enhance the company’s culture. Of course, there are many great activities you can organize for your employees both indoors and outdoors, but there is no denying that the great outdoors offers something truly unique. The open skies above and all that fresh air will work their magic in making your colleagues feel healthier all around, while physical activity will boost their mental health and physical well-being. Being in nature and away from the bustling city is probably the best way […]
Read moreBeing stuck at home can be a great way to unwind and catch up on your watch list and your reading, but after a few weeks, your routine can become quite stale. Sure, you could try to adhere to an at-home workout regime, but can you honestly say that home workouts feel the same as a proper training session at the gym or on the running track? The fact of the matter is that social isolation and quarantine can make us a bit lazy and force us to abandon our weight loss journeys, but now that you’re finally able […]
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S – Stop over thinking, feeling good is truly a state of mind. Many for numerous reasons do not allow themselves to feel good, many do not know how to let themselves feel good, and many want to feel good but they just truly do not. Feeling good is a matter of mind set, being able to feel good is a matter of mindset and positive thinking. Physically moving, for example, walking, makes your oxygen levels better, makes your blood flow, and makes your feel good endorphins flow freely through your body. Get out and walk…you do not need […]
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There are many different types of motivation and reinforcements a coach can use; some may increase or decrease motivation and team cohesion, which has a huge effect on athletic performance. Behavior Alteration Techniques (BAT’s) are some motivational techniques that Martin, Matthew M., Rocca, Kelly A., Cayanus, Jacob L., & Weber, Keith (2009) elaborate on. Their research defines BATs as techniques and messages that teachers used to control their classroom students and classroom environment; they noted that there are 22 different BATs. Some of these techniques are classified as positive BATs and negative BATs. Positive BATs had a positive relationship […]
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To watch an athlete play any game is like watching poetry in motion. The lines are so smooth and precise and each move is made with a certain determination and strategy. As they take the inside lane in track and field or run 80 yards on a punt return in football, it is amazing to see how they move. The angles are so clean and their ability to stop on a dime is like nothing you have ever seen in life. There is a certain rhythm and timing to how the body responds in the game. Where does this […]
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Motivation can have many effects on an athlete as an individual and a team as a whole. Depending on the type of motivational strategies used, a coach’s motivational strategies can have positive or negative effects. Truman (2003) identified how motivational techniques such as inspirational direction and bragging promoted more motivation on a team and, as a result, created team cohesion. To expand on the notion of cohesion, Kenow and Williams (1999) bring to light the importance of players and coaches having similar goals, promoting team cohesion which ultimately leads to a team becoming successful. In order to achieve cohesion […]
Read moreFour Goals to Enhance Your Performance
There are four different types of goals you should set for your performance. The first are your long-term or dream goals. These are the driving force behind playing a sport; every other goal supports this dream goal. What do you want to accomplish in the next two to three years? Write down your long-term goal or “dream goal” for your sport. A long-term goal is what you want to ultimately achieve in your sport. It may be something like, “Make my high school soccer team,” or “Play on Coach Bill’s traveling team in middle school.” Next, you should set […]
Read moreGoal Setting and Self-Motivation
What is self-motivation? Athletes who are self-motivated take part in sports for the pure enjoyment of it. They do not need rewards to participate. To succeed in your sport, it’s important that you love to play or perform. It’s not a good idea to take part in sports because you want to make others happy–your parents, coaches or peers, for example. When you have a real passion for the game, you’ll have more staying power and feel more committed to sports over time. Dan Coyle, author of the book, “The Talent Code: Greatness isn’t born. It’s Grown,” says passion […]
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