Struggling with Anxiety or Depression? Here are Options.
When you type “teen” into google, “teen mental health” comes up before “Teen Titans” and “Teen Wolf”. It is not a surprise as to why. According to a study done in The Journal of Pediatrics, in 2018, 7.4% of children aged 3-17 have diagnosed anxiety. Children of the same age are diagnosed with depression 3.2% of the time. This is in […]
The Gold-Standard: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Hank Aaron
How do we measure the greatness of a player? Is it by the number of hits he has? Is it by the number of homeruns? What about the legacy they leave off the field? By all accounts, Hank Aaron was one of the greatest of all time. Aaron passed away this week at the age of 86, so it is […]
Doctor’s Note: Life Lessons from a Revolutionary
We are living in a world where it can be tough to turn on the news sometimes. Protests, riots, and violence have been the norm in 2020. It is safe to say a majority of us want to move in a direction that is beneficial for everyone, no matter what side you stand on. Dr. Martin Luther King […]
Slump-Buster: Use Small Victories to Achieve Big Dreams
We all have slumps. Chris Davis went a miraculous 47-consecutive at-bats without a hit. The Arizona Cardinals haven’t won a championship since 1947. Everyday Americans have slumps in their lives all the time. While the Cardinals may have been a jab at my Arizona friends, all are examples how individuals and teams can have their performance skid. The good thing […]
Turn Off Autopilot: Ways to Grow When You Feel Stuck
You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today’s the day. Say it: this is going to be my day. Brendon Burchard Humans love consistency […]
Dream Big, Accomplish More: Goal-Setting in 2021
2020 was a crazy year. All the more reason to set ourselves up for success in 2021. Start your year off the right way by setting your goals. We provide you the do’s and don’ts of goal-setting this year.
The Pursuit of Greatness
“I believe greatness is an evolutionary process that changes and evolves era to era” Michael Jordan What are you in the pursuit of? What lights you on fire every morning? What fuels you with the energy and desire to pursue your passion? The pursuit of GREATNESS… We bear witness to some of the greatest athletes […]
The Eye of the Hurricane
When life speeds up on us, how do we slow it down? We provide three ways to improve our stillness in the storm.
Shatter Your Way of Thinking
It’s funny how the beauty of art has so much more to do with the frame than the artwork itself. Chuck Palahniuk, Choke Our mind is a powerful thing. One thought can send a ripple through us and throw us into a tailspin. Other thoughts can manifest at a young age and propel us to be superheroes. I […]
My Heart (and Stomach) Is Full
Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday. In our family, we wake up to a house that is already filled with life. My mom has been cooking since 5:15 AM and the smells that radiate from the oven reflect that. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year and let me tell you why. We Have Time to […]
Championship Character
We know it when we see it. Great character stands out like a beam of light in a dark room. A person’s character is molded over time by millions of decisions that begin to shape who they are. What are the traits that make up character? We have found that there are six that really stand out. Trustworthiness People […]
What it Looks Like to be Coachable
Coaching is hard. As a coach, we are teachers, stand-in parents, and guidance counselors. As players, the goal is to give effort, have a good attitude, and be coachable. That term gets thrown around a lot. Most players come across as very coachable while others are the “tough ones to work with”. In that case, what does it look like to […]