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The Family Life of an Overseas Professional Basketball Player, Part I

by Susan Zaro 02-12-2010 08:24 PM Family Life | Human Relations

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Sports Psychology Consultant Susan Zaro interviews Mikaela Samuel, the fiancée of pro ball player John Gilchrist, about her life and experiences when John travels abroad to play professionally.

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Lesson Learned?

by Alan Stein 02-08-2010 01:07 AM Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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This is a spontaneous follow-up to my last post, “Losing Sucks.” Why a follow up? Because this past Saturday night we were very lucky to escape with a 4-point overtime win against Kecoughtan High School from Hampton, VA.

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SPORTS, LIFE AND BUSINESS: And Why the New Orleans Saints Matter

by Wesley Mallette 02-04-2010 11:36 PM Philanthropy | Human Relations

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The lessons learned through sport give us perspective and teach us how to handle adversity.

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Injuries Caused by "Other Side" Weaknesses

by BJ Maack 02-04-2010 10:27 PM Training | Injury & Rehabilitation

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If you don't fully rehab an injury, you could be susceptible to injuring the other side of your body.

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Stats That Are Not Mentioned On SportsCenter

by Geoff Faulkner 01-27-2010 12:46 AM Finance | Trusted Athlete Educator

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The Majority Of Athletes Are Plagued By Short Careers and Bankruptcy

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Losing Sucks

by Alan Stein 01-27-2010 12:33 AM Sports Psychology

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Chris Paul said it best during a talk at his camp last summer, “I hate losing more than I like winning.”

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Haiti Tragedy Reveals True Purpose of Sports

by Jason Krump 01-23-2010 11:50 PM Philanthropy

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There’s no doubt that what happens on the field or court has minuscule importance when compared to the tragedy unfolding in Haiti. But when a calamity of this scope takes place, it reveals the true purpose of sports.

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How to Properly Handle Crisis in Sports? Hint - When You "Spin" You Don't Win

by Wesley Mallette 01-21-2010 01:41 AM Public Relations | Trusted Athlete Educator | Crisis Management | Image Branding

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Crisis in Sports - What to Do When You Find Yourself in Trouble

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No Guarantee

by Alan Stein 01-19-2010 09:40 PM Training | Sports Psychology

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Nothing in life is guaranteed... especially in sports!

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Preparation is the Key

by Jeremy Hartman 01-18-2010 02:03 AM Training | Coaching | Sports Psychology

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One of the most famous John Wooden quotes is, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Head Coach Jeremy Hartman discusses a time when his team wasn't prepared and what he did to make sure it wouldn't happen again.

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