Have you ever stopped to think, "What am I doing here?" Not in a negative way, but in a purposeful way. "What is my purpose as a coach?" To win conference championships, get personal bests, beat the rival team, make it to the post-season? To influence others and make an impact in their lives? To … Continue reading Providing Opportunity
Month: April 2015
Recent Read – Outliers
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is a must-read for everyone. From why hockey players are born mostly in January to how Bill Gates got his start. My takeaway? These outliers were presented with rare opportunities, whether they saw the situation as an opportunity at that time or not. They seized the opportunity and it led them … Continue reading Recent Read – Outliers
Stress and our Athletes
Stress. What an ugly six letter word. Stress leads to numerous responses from our athletes. Acute stress may elicit a positive performance thanks to adrenaline, but chronic stress may compromise the immune system, disrupt serotonin levels and sleep patterns, induce gastrointestinal issues, and affect concentration and learning. As coaches, we spend hours upon hours with … Continue reading Stress and our Athletes
Magnesium
I stumbled across this article last week and it is truly eye opening. Before reading this, a few of my athletes started supplementing Isotonix Magnesium to help regulate their cycles. I am excited to see the changes they will hopefully find. Enjoy! "Why we're all deficient in magnesium, the many signs and what to do" Coach Cota
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