Nov 15 2017
By: Jim Taylor
Which is more important for a young athlete: The body, or the mind? Whenever I ask this question to coaches and athletes, most tell me that the mental side of…
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Sep 19 2016
By: Jim Taylor
Ever heard of a slump? It’s a blanket term to describe an unexplained (and hopefully temporary) decline in athletic performance. The question is, why do slumps happen? And, better yet,…
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May 16 2016
By: Jim Taylor
For coaches, challenges and stressors are plentiful. It’s a tough job, and there are people on the sidelines who can sometimes make it even tougher, whether or not they realize…
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Mar 29 2016
By: Jim Taylor
Has your young athlete ever gone into a game competing against him or herself? You might be thinking, Of course not! Why would anyone do that? Well, no one goes…
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Mar 10 2016
By: Jim Taylor
“I had a bad practice.” This is a common complaint I hear from athletes I work with. A bad practice can make some young athletes feel frustrated and angry. At…
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Jan 21 2016
By: Jim Taylor
If you’re a youth sports parent, setting expectations for your young athlete is key. Expectations help young athletes focus on what’s important and establish a standard toward which they can…
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