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The Playbook Commentary: Vick Gets Second Chance

by Monica Wood 08-16-2009 01:59 AM

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Michael Vick gets a second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles. AWESOME! This is an opportunity for Vick to quiet the nasty, ugly, negative and mean-spirited, oh, and yes HYPOCRITICAL folks who continue to place the entire game of dogfighting...

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Vertical Jump Follow-Up

by Alan Stein 08-16-2009 01:23 AM Training

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This is a follow up to my Vertical Jump Con Artist blog post a couple of weeks ago.

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VHSCA All-Star Game Recap

by Jeremy Hartman 08-12-2009 01:30 AM Special Event

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A recap of the Virginia High School Coaches Association Girls All-Star Game

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Athlete Chat: John Gilchrist, Part III - Alert and Prepared

by Susan Zaro 08-12-2009 12:47 AM Athlete Interviews

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Former University of Maryland basketball star John Gilchrist opens up to Sports Psychology Consultant, Susan Zaro, about his future career plans, as the third installment of a 3-part series called "Passion for Professional Success."

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Impression Management: The Two Faces of Eve

by Helen Horvath 08-05-2009 07:01 PM Trusted Athlete Educator | Human Relations | Image Branding

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As a professional athlete, selecting your significant other or making the committment to your spouse is a challenge in itself, but you will encounter many other factors that the average person never even has to consider. The wrong choice(s) can lead to grave consequences.

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Athlete Chat: Alcorn State Wide Receiver Michael Simmons

by Reeve Cononi 08-02-2009 01:04 AM Athlete Interviews

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Interview with Alcorn State Wide Receiver Michael Simmons about his football career, as he enters his final season as a collegiate athlete.

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Athlete Weekly Rundown, 7/31/09

by Tim Ryan 08-01-2009 02:50 PM Athlete Weekly Rundown

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Important News and Information for Athletes: Choosing an Agent and Drugs in Baseball

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Summer Training Tips

by Alan Stein 08-01-2009 02:19 PM Training

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This blog is collection of thoughts and suggestions to make sure you maximize your workouts over the next several weeks.

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Athlete Chat: John Gilchrist, Part II - The Lessons

by Susan Zaro 07-28-2009 02:10 PM Athlete Interviews

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Former University of Maryland basketball star John Gilchrist opens up to Sports Psychology Consultant, Susan Zaro, about the lessons he learned after he went undrafted in the 2005 NBA Draft, as the second part of a 3-part series called "Passion for Professional Success."

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The Re-Branding of Michael Vick: Picking Up the Pieces and Moving Forward

by Wesley Mallette 07-27-2009 06:21 PM Public Relations | Athlete Career Development | Crisis Management | Image Branding

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Wesley Mallette takes a look at the Michael Vick Situation from a Public Relations Perspective.

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