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Soccer Resilience: Five Tips to Help Players Mentally Recover Through Injury
Advice on the mental side of injury recovery.
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A higher purpose than winning: How to measure player development without the final score
Changing the Game Project founder John O'Sullivan explains how best to turn the focus away from the scoreboard in youth sports by turning to a "higher purpose" and emphasizing having fun and getting better.
O’Sullivan: The mindset of high performers
John O'Sullivan is an expert in sport specific development, fitness and nutrition, college recruiting, and most importantly, nurturing positive, healthy, and supportive relationships between parents and their young athletes. His newest blog post explains how some children simply need a change in mindset in order to unlock their true potential.
Postgame is when pregame begins: Eat, drink, rest, play
Is your team headed to a big Memorial Day weekend tournament? Dr. Wendy Lebolt offers some crucial tips for managing the physical and mental demands players will encounter, from nutrition to recovery to motivation and beyond.
How to put the SHOW in showcase
Soccerwire.com featured columnist Dr. Wendy Lebolt gives players some helpful suggestions as they prepare for the pressures of a showcase tournament, and what college coaches are looking for when they watch players.
The massive importance of free play
The best athletes PLAY sports. They don’t work them, they play them. Soccerwire.com featured columnist John O'Sullivan looks at the role of play in the training and advancement of aspiring young athletes.
What does an ACL really cost? The financial and intangible costs to players and families
How much does tearing your ACL cost? Soccerwire.com's Dr. Wendy Lebolt talks with two families on the financial cost, but also the other intangible costs, including the emotional toll it takes on players and their families.
Survival Training: Five healthy ways to tackle Icebreaker tournaments
Can you believe spring soccer is just around the bend? This year the weather has prevented most teams from doing a lot of preseason preparation. What will this mean when the team takes the field in March? Is there anything we can do to help them be better prepared? Dr. Wendy Lebolt takes a look at what should be in your Icebreaker tool box.
When should my child specialize in one sport?
The pressure to have your child specialize in a single sport at a young age has never been stronger. Soccerwire.com featured columnist John O'Sullivan examines a different healthier path that produces better athletes.
