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# The Sports Doc Chalk Talk with Dr. Chris Stankovich

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://drstankovich.com/blog/)
- [Look Up: What Smartphones May Be Taking From Childhood](https://drstankovich.com/look-up-what-smartphones-may-be-taking-from-childhood/)
- [The Psychology of Clickbait: When Attention Becomes More Important Than Truth](https://drstankovich.com/the-psychology-of-clickbait-when-attention-becomes-more-important-than-truth/)
- [College Football Wasn't Broken — So Why Did We Fix It?](https://drstankovich.com/college-football-wasnt-broken-so-why-did-we-fix-it/)
- [The Competitive Sweet Spot: Why Parity Matters in Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-competitive-sweet-spot-why-parity-matters-in-youth-sports/)
- [If You Stack the Deck, Does Winning Still Feel Like Winning?](https://drstankovich.com/if-you-stack-the-deck-does-winning-still-feel-like-winning/)
- [When Looking Like an Athlete Matters More Than Being One](https://drstankovich.com/when-looking-like-an-athlete-matters-more-than-being-one/)
- [Ranked, Rated, and Compared: The New Pressure of Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/ranked-rated-and-compared-the-new-pressure-of-youth-sports/)
- [The NCAA Used to Have a Rule for Everything. What Happened?](https://drstankovich.com/the-ncaa-used-to-have-a-rule-for-everything-what-happened/)
- [From Recruit to Celebrity: When Universities Create Entitlement](https://drstankovich.com/from-recruit-to-celebrity-when-universities-create-entitlement/)
- [College or Pro Sports? The Line Has Never Been Blurrier](https://drstankovich.com/college-or-pro-sports-the-line-has-never-been-blurrier/)
- [Are Kids Playing for the Game...or the Gear?](https://drstankovich.com/are-kids-playing-for-the-game-or-the-gear/)
- [Cheering Across Racial Lines: What Sports Teach Us About the Psychology of Prejudice](https://drstankovich.com/cheering-across-racial-lines-what-sports-teach-us-about-the-psychology-of-prejudice/)
- [The New Way of Losing: When Acceptance Becomes Optional](https://drstankovich.com/the-new-way-of-losing-when-acceptance-becomes-optional/)
- [Has Division III Become College Sports' Best Kept Secret?](https://drstankovich.com/has-division-iii-become-college-sports-best-kept-secret/)
- [When AI Becomes Your Kid's Coach](https://drstankovich.com/when-ai-becomes-your-kids-coach/)
- [Are Kids Becoming Brands Before They Become Athletes?](https://drstankovich.com/are-kids-becoming-brands-before-they-become-athletes/)
- [Sports Gambling Was Just the Start: The Gambling Culture We Never Saw Coming](https://drstankovich.com/sports-gambling-was-just-the-start-the-gambling-culture-we-never-saw-coming/)
- [The New Currency of Sports: Attention, Clicks, & Rage Baiting](https://drstankovich.com/the-new-currency-of-sports-attention-clicks-rage-baiting/)
- [The ESPN Dilemma: Reporting Sports or Selling Entertainment?](https://drstankovich.com/the-espn-dilemma-reporting-sports-or-selling-entertainment/)
- [The D1 Myth: When Chasing Status Replaces Perspective](https://drstankovich.com/the-d1-myth-when-chasing-status-replaces-perspective/)
- [Can Sports Ever Have Enough Money... or Have Fans Simply Become Customers?](https://drstankovich.com/can-sports-ever-have-enough-money-or-have-fans-simply-become-customers/)
- [Sport Statistical Analysis: Can Too Much Data Make Things Worse?](https://drstankovich.com/sport-statistical-analysis-can-too-much-data-make-things-worse/)
- [Want to Play Pro Sports? Create Your Unique Niche](https://drstankovich.com/want-to-play-pro-sports-create-your-unique-niche/)
- [We Challenged Stereotypes About Women. Have We Created New Ones for Men?](https://drstankovich.com/we-challenged-stereotypes-about-women-have-we-created-new-ones-for-men/)
- [Youth Sports & the Hidden Cost of Losing Great Coaches and Officials](https://drstankovich.com/youth-sports-the-hidden-cost-of-losing-great-coaches-and-officials/)
- [Sports Analytics: The IQ Test Problem in Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/sports-analytics-the-iq-test-problem-in-youth-sports/)
- [Hope Is Not a Strategy: Why Preparation Matters](https://drstankovich.com/hope-is-not-a-strategy-why-preparation-matters/)
- [Better Athletes, Different Childhoods: The Evolution of Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/better-athletes-different-childhoods-the-evolution-of-youth-sports/)
- [Almost Ten Years Later: Is Legalized Sports Gambling Delivering More Harm Than Good?](https://drstankovich.com/almost-ten-years-later-is-legalized-sports-gambling-delivering-more-harm-than-good/)
- [When Every Number Matters: The Mental Health Cost of Youth Sports Analytics](https://drstankovich.com/when-every-number-matters-the-mental-health-cost-of-youth-sports-analytics/)
- [Don't Let Dr. Oz's Health Advice Scare You](https://drstankovich.com/dont-let-dr-ozs-health-advice-scare-you/) - Dr. Mehmet Oz prescribes a rigid, robot-like way of living healthier-something that the majority of people may find to be near impossible to follow. Additionally, while a person may live longer using his advice, they may not live happier by taking the joy out of eating.
- [Identifying the Specific Point Where College Athletic Corruption Begins](https://drstankovich.com/identifying-the-specific-point-where-college-athletic-corruption-begins/) - College recruits are often treated like royalty when being recruited, but then all of a sudden expected to buckle down and play by the rules after they sign. Unfortunately, this paradigm change works better in theory than it does in practice, as young student athletes often have difficulty realizing their responsibilities after they have been led to believe they can do whatever they want once they sign to play.
- [Sports Channeling - a Good or Bad Thing for Kids?](https://drstankovich.com/sports-channeling-a-good-or-bad-thing-for-kids/) - Should kids be slotted, or "channeled" for specific sports based on athleticism and race? Unfortunately, many kids are experiencing exactly that as many adults assume certain traits, races, and ethnicities are best suited for specific sports and positions.
- [The Impact of Momentum on Mental Toughness and Sports Success](https://drstankovich.com/the-impact-of-momentum-on-sports-success/)
- [At least they're not drinking rocket fuel in varsity sports](https://drstankovich.com/at-least-theyre-not-drinking-rocket-fuel/)
- [Take the Nerf Challenge this Thanksgiving Holiday!](https://drstankovich.com/the-nerf-challenge/)
- [Remembering Leslie Neilsen (and Enrico Pollatzo)](https://drstankovich.com/remembering-leslie-neilsen-and-enrico-pollatzo/)
- [How to Maximize the Benefits of the SPA for Performance Improvement](https://drstankovich.com/how-to-maximize-the-benefits-of-the-spa/)
- [Mark Cuban Really Knows What He is Talking About When it Comes to Sport Psychology](https://drstankovich.com/mark-cuban-really-knows-what-he-is-talking-about-2/)
- [Using the SPA as a Teaching Tool to Improve Sports Performance!](https://drstankovich.com/using-the-spa-as-a-teaching-tool/)
- [Archived Sports Doc Clips now on ONN!](https://drstankovich.com/archived-sports-doc-clips-on-onn/)
- [The Sports Performance Assessment - now on Verizon!](https://drstankovich.com/the-sports-performance-assessment-now-on-verizon/)
- [Goal Setting for Peak Athletic Success](https://drstankovich.com/goal-setting-for-peak-athletic-success/) - Learn about the importance of goal setting, as well as specific ideas and techniques that can be used to help with maximizing athletic performance and success.
- [5 Reasons to Pick Up The Sport Performance Assessment](https://drstankovich.com/5-reasons-to-pick-up-the-sport-performance-assessment/) - The Sport Performance Assessment is a fun and informative app that helps athletes improve their mental toughness and athletic abilities
- [Is This The End For Backyard Sports? Sports Leadership for Success](https://drstankovich.com/is-this-the-end-for-backyard-sports-sports-leaderhsip-for-success/) - Where have backyard sports gone today? With fewer kids playing pickup games and wiffle ball, it makes you wonder if organized sports have killed backyard sports?
- [Using Imagery for Athletic Success!](https://drstankovich.com/using-imagery-for-athletic-success/) - Athletes can use the technique imagery to help develop self-confidence and minimize "choking." Learn more about how to use imagery and mental toughness
- [Do Power Bracelets "Work" and Improve Mental Toughness & Athletic Success?](https://drstankovich.com/do-power-bracelets-work-and-improve-mental-toughness-athletic-success/) - Many athletes swear by power bracelets and claim they improve mental toughness and athletic success, but the effect of the bracelet is due to the placebo effect.
- [Sport Performance Assessment App is a Great Mental Toughness Tool](https://drstankovich.com/sport-performance-assessment-app-is-a-great-mental-toughness-tool/) - The Sport Performance Assessment app helps athletes quickly gauge their mental toughness, and provides professional tips and advice how to increase confidence and focus while minimizing negative anxiety.
- [The Sport Performance Assessment apps Help Athletes Reach their FULL Athletic Potential!](https://drstankovich.com/the-sport-performance-assessment-apps-help-athletes-reach-their-full-athletic-potential/) - The Sport Performance Assessment app is the world's first sport psychology mental toughness app and has helped athletes around the world reach their full athletic potential!
- [Advanced Human Performance Products: Mind of Steel](https://drstankovich.com/advanced-human-performance-products-mind-of-steel/)
- [Parents, Coaches, and Boundaries: Finding the Right Balance](https://drstankovich.com/parents-coaches-and-boundaries-finding-the-right-balance/)
- [In Youth Sports, Master the Basics Before Chasing the Experts](https://drstankovich.com/in-youth-sports-master-the-basics-before-chasing-the-experts/)
- [The Developing Brain Meets the Digital World: The Challenge of Cyberbullying](https://drstankovich.com/the-developing-brain-meets-the-digital-world-the-challenge-of-cyberbullying/)
- [The Missing Market in Youth Sports: Families Who Just Want to Play](https://drstankovich.com/the-missing-market-in-youth-sports-families-who-just-want-to-play/)
- [Too Much of a Good Thing? How Modern Comfort Is Changing Human Behavior](https://drstankovich.com/too-much-of-a-good-thing-how-modern-comfort-is-changing-human-behavior/)
- [Team Culture: What Separates Good Teams from Great Ones?](https://drstankovich.com/team-culture-what-separates-good-teams-from-great-ones/)
- [If Athletes Can Bet, Can Fans Still Trust the Outcome?](https://drstankovich.com/if-athletes-can-bet-can-fans-still-trust-the-outcome/)
- [Recruited, Specialized, & Stressed: When Talented Young Athletes Lose the Joy of Sports](https://drstankovich.com/recruited-specialized-stressed-when-talented-young-athletes-lose-the-joy-of-sports/)
- [The Disappearing Middle-Class Fan: The Business of Sports vs. The Fans Who Built It](https://drstankovich.com/the-disappearing-middle-class-fan-the-business-of-sports-vs-the-fans-who-built-it/)
- [The Invisible Threat: Understanding the True Impact of Chronic Stress](https://drstankovich.com/the-invisible-threat-understanding-the-true-impact-of-chronic-stress/)
- [The Psychology of Home Field Advantage in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-psychology-of-home-field-advantage-in-sports/)
- [The Steroid Olympics Are Here—and Somehow This Isn’t Satire](https://drstankovich.com/the-steroid-olympics-are-here-and-somehow-this-isnt-satire/)
- [Caught in the Performance Loop: Helping Athletes Handle Pressure and Expectations](https://drstankovich.com/caught-in-the-performance-loop-helping-athletes-handle-pressure-and-expectations/)
- [Mind Reader or Master Manipulator? The Psychology Behind Mentalism](https://drstankovich.com/mind-reader-or-master-manipulator-the-psychology-behind-mentalism/)
- [Why Action Beats Anxiety: The Mental Power of “Just Do It”](https://drstankovich.com/why-action-beats-anxiety-the-mental-power-of-just-do-it/)
- [Going Viral at Any Cost: The Mental Health Impact of Chasing Attention](https://drstankovich.com/going-viral-at-any-cost-the-mental-health-impact-of-chasing-attention/)
- [The Illusion of Elite Sports: Are We Watering Down Youth Competition?](https://drstankovich.com/the-illusion-of-elite-sports-are-we-watering-down-youth-competition/)
- [Talent Alone Isn’t Enough: Why Team Chemistry Wins Championships](https://drstankovich.com/talent-alone-isnt-enough-why-team-chemistry-wins-championships/)
- [ADHD for Everything? The Problem With One-Size-Fits-All Labels for Kids](https://drstankovich.com/adhd-for-everything-the-problem-with-one-size-fits-all-labels-for-kids/)
- [Scrolling Over Living: The Hidden Mental Health Costs of “Brain Rot” Content on Kids](https://drstankovich.com/scrolling-over-living-the-hidden-mental-health-costs-of-brain-rot-content-on-kids/)
- [You Lost. Now Act Like it: Examining Healthy Sportsmanship vs Unhealthy Blame](https://drstankovich.com/you-lost-now-act-like-it-examining-healthy-sportsmanship-vs-unhealthy-blame/)
- [Behind the Whistle: What Separates Great Youth Sport Coaches From the Rest](https://drstankovich.com/behind-the-whistle-what-separates-great-youth-sport-coaches-from-the-rest/)
- [Faster, Stronger… and More Broken? The Trade-Offs of Modern Athlete Development](https://drstankovich.com/faster-stronger-and-more-broken-the-trade-offs-of-modern-athlete-development/)
- [The Day You Didn’t Notice: Finding Meaning in the Moments We Overlook](https://drstankovich.com/the-day-you-didnt-notice-finding-meaning-in-the-moments-we-overlook/)
- [When Marketing Masquerades as Science: How “Chemical Imbalance” Shaped Modern Mental Health](https://drstankovich.com/when-marketing-masquerades-as-science-how-chemical-imbalance-shaped-modern-mental-health/)
- [Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Therapy: What’s at Stake for Mental Health?](https://drstankovich.com/artificial-intelligence-vs-human-therapy-whats-at-stake-for-mental-health/)
- [Chasing the Dream or Missing Childhood? The Reality of Youth Sports Today](https://drstankovich.com/chasing-the-dream-or-missing-childhood-the-reality-of-youth-sports-today/)
- [Screens vs. Social Skills: What Happens Developmentally When Kids Interact Less in Real Life?](https://drstankovich.com/screens-vs-social-skills-what-happens-developmentally-when-kids-interact-less-in-real-life/)
- [The End of Human Officiating? MLB’s ABS System and the Future of Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-end-of-human-officiating-mlbs-abs-system-and-the-future-of-sports/)
- [Critical Thinking in the Age of “Fake News” and “Alternative Facts”](https://drstankovich.com/22149-2/)
- [When Fame Replaces Expertise: The Rise of the Influencer Authority](https://drstankovich.com/when-fame-replaces-expertise-the-rise-of-the-influencer-authority/)
- [AI as a Tool—or a Crutch? The Growing Divide in How We Use Artificial Intelligence](https://drstankovich.com/ai-as-a-tool-or-a-crutch-the-growing-divide-in-how-we-use-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Cigarette Ads Were Banned in 1971—Should Sports Gambling Ads Be Next?](https://drstankovich.com/cigarette-ads-were-banned-in-1971-should-sports-gambling-ads-be-next/)
- [Miracles Start with Belief: The Mental Edge Behind Great Upsets in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/miracles-start-with-belief-the-mental-edge-behind-great-upsets-in-sports/)
- [Mental Health Wonders: The Even More Amazing Power of the Placebo Effect](https://drstankovich.com/the-even-more-amazing-power-of-the-placebo-effect/)
- [More Demands, More Stress: Why So Many Student Athletes Are Dealing With Mental Health Issues](https://drstankovich.com/more-demands-more-stress-why-so-many-student-athletes-are-dealing-with-mental-health-issues/)
- [Hooked on Anger: The Mental Health Price of Online Rage Culture](https://drstankovich.com/hooked-on-anger-the-mental-health-price-of-online-rage-culture/)
- [Degrees Without Learning: The Growing Risk of Artificial Intelligence in Academia](https://drstankovich.com/degrees-without-learning-the-growing-risk-of-artificial-intelligence-in-academia/)
- [Parsimony: In a World of Loud Explanations, Start With the Simple One](https://drstankovich.com/parsimony-in-a-world-of-loud-explanations-start-with-the-simple-one/)
- [The Games We Forget, The Memories We Keep: What Youth Sports Are Really About](https://drstankovich.com/the-games-we-forget-the-memories-we-keep-what-youth-sports-are-really-about/)
- [Private Lessons vs. Playground Reps: Which Actually Makes Kids Better?](https://drstankovich.com/private-lessons-vs-playground-reps-which-actually-makes-kids-better/)
- [Coaching With Purpose: Developing Kids, Not Just Lineups](https://drstankovich.com/coaching-with-purpose-developing-kids-not-just-lineups/)
- [Think Before You Cope: The Science of Choosing the Right Stress Response](https://drstankovich.com/think-before-you-cope-the-science-of-choosing-the-right-stress-response/)
- [The Psychology of Moral Compromise: The Slow Drift From Right to Rationalized](https://drstankovich.com/the-psychology-of-moral-compromise-the-slow-drift-from-right-to-rationalized/)
- [How to Win Without Being the Strongest, Fastest, or Smartest](https://drstankovich.com/how-to-win-without-being-the-strongest-fastest-or-smartest/)
- [Do Athletes Need Protection from Their Own Minds? Lessons from Lindsey Vonn](https://drstankovich.com/do-athletes-need-protection-from-their-own-minds-lessons-from-lindsey-vonn/)
- [Video Games, Mental Health, and Human Development: Key Findings for Kids](https://drstankovich.com/video-games-mental-health-and-human-development-key-findings-for-kids/)
- [Truth vs. Comfort: How Cognitive Dissonance Shapes Our Choices](https://drstankovich.com/truth-vs-comfort-how-cognitive-dissonance-shapes-our-choices/)
- [Attention in a Distracted World: Is ADHD a Disease or a Developmental Struggle?](https://drstankovich.com/attention-in-a-distracted-world-is-adhd-a-disease-or-a-developmental-struggle/)
- [More Creators Than Consumers? Examining the World of Online Experts](https://drstankovich.com/more-creators-than-consumers-examining-the-world-of-online-experts/)
- [Medication, Misdiagnosis, or Modern Life? Interpreting Today’s Youth Mental Health Trends](https://drstankovich.com/medication-misdiagnosis-or-modern-life-interpreting-todays-youth-mental-health-trends/)
- [Let Us Be Kids: What Young Athletes Say About Pressure and Expectations](https://drstankovich.com/let-us-be-kids-what-young-athletes-say-about-pressure-and-expectations/)
- [Unplugged: Why Youth Sports May Be the Best Mental Health Tool in the Digital Age](https://drstankovich.com/unplugged-why-youth-sports-may-be-the-best-mental-health-tool-in-the-digital-age/)
- [The Psychology of Unforced Errors: How to Eliminate Self-Created Problems](https://drstankovich.com/the-psychology-of-unforced-errors-how-to-eliminate-self-created-problems/)
- [From Pickup Games to PlayStations: A Cultural Shift in Youth Athletics](https://drstankovich.com/from-pickup-games-to-playstations-a-cultural-shift-in-youth-athletics/)
- [Beating Better Teams: What Great Coaching Can Do When Talent Isn’t Equal](https://drstankovich.com/beating-better-teams-what-great-coaching-can-do-when-talent-isnt-equal/)
- [Why Repetition Builds Confidence: The Role of Muscle Memory in Youth Development](https://drstankovich.com/why-repetition-builds-confidence-the-role-of-muscle-memory-in-youth-development/)
- [If College Athletes Are Professionals Now, Why Are They Still Required to Be Students?](https://drstankovich.com/if-college-athletes-are-professionals-now-why-are-they-still-required-to-be-students/)
- [Time, Money, and Mental Health: The True Investment Behind Elite Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/time-money-and-mental-health-the-true-investment-behind-elite-youth-sports/)
- [Safety, Fairness, and Growth: The Critical Role of Referees in Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/safety-fairness-and-growth-the-critical-role-of-referees-in-youth-sports/)
- [The Problem Isn’t Stress — It’s How We Interpret It](https://drstankovich.com/the-problem-isnt-stress-its-how-we-interpret-it/)
- [The Scoreboard Doesn’t Lie: Facing Reality in Sports, School, and Life](https://drstankovich.com/the-scoreboard-doesnt-lie-facing-reality-in-sports-school-and-life/)
- [The Motivation Gap: Why Kids Ignore Good Advice](https://drstankovich.com/the-motivation-gap-why-kids-ignore-good-advice-even-when-its-right/)
- [Enjoy the Journey, Not Just the Destination: A Message to Sports Parents](https://drstankovich.com/enjoy-the-journey-not-just-the-destination-a-message-to-sports-parents/)
- [Saved by the Truth: Why Honest Feedback Outperforms Empty Praise](https://drstankovich.com/saved-by-the-truth-why-honest-feedback-outperforms-empty-praise/)
- [Hall of Fame Redemption: Rethinking Bonds and Clemens in 2025](https://drstankovich.com/hall-of-fame-redemption-rethinking-bonds-and-clemens-in-2025/)
- [The Impact of Instant Gratification: How Tech is Impacting Human Development & Mental Health](https://drstankovich.com/the-impact-of-instant-gratification-how-tech-is-impacting-human-development-mental-health/)
- [Fundamentals First: The Case for Mastering the Basics Before Joining Elite Teams](https://drstankovich.com/fundamentals-first-the-case-for-mastering-the-basics-before-joining-elite-teams/)
- [Lane Kiffin: The Latest Example of College Football’s Ongoing Transformation](https://drstankovich.com/lane-kiffin-the-latest-example-of-college-footballs-ongoing-transformation/)
- [Building Champions: How Accountability Shapes Young Athletes](https://drstankovich.com/building-champions-how-accountability-shapes-young-athletes/)
- [When AI Becomes Your Therapist: The Limits of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care](https://drstankovich.com/when-ai-becomes-your-therapist-the-limits-of-artificial-intelligence-in-mental-health-care/)
- [Experts vs. Influencers: How Online Popularity Hijacks Our Critical Thinking & Judgment](https://drstankovich.com/experts-vs-influencers-how-online-popularity-hijacks-our-critical-thinking-judgment/)
- [The Dark Side of Legal Sports Gambling: Fear, Harassment, and College Athlete Safety](https://drstankovich.com/the-dark-side-of-legal-sports-gambling-fear-harassment-and-college-athlete-safety/)
- [The Decline of Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence](https://drstankovich.com/the-decline-of-critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Beyond the Stigma: How "Mental" Became a Barrier to Mental Health](https://drstankovich.com/beyond-the-stigma-how-mental-became-a-barrier-to-mental-health/)
- [When Talent Meets Reality: Is Your Child’s Ceiling High Enough for College Sports?](https://drstankovich.com/when-talent-meets-reality-is-your-childs-ceiling-high-enough-for-college-sports/)
- [Push-Ups Over Price Tags: The Case for Old-School Fitness in Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/push-ups-over-price-tags-the-case-for-old-school-fitness-in-youth-sports/)
- [Youth Sports Playing Time vs. Prestige: Which Matters More for Kids?](https://drstankovich.com/youth-sports-playing-time-vs-prestige-which-matters-more-for-kids/)
- [Same Colors, Shared Confidence: The Hidden Value of Team Uniforms](https://drstankovich.com/same-colors-shared-confidence-the-hidden-value-of-team-uniforms/)
- [The Grind Before the Glory: Why the Best Athletes Never Skip the Basics](https://drstankovich.com/the-grind-before-the-glory-why-the-best-athletes-never-skip-the-basics/)
- [High Salaries, Low Returns: Why So Many College Coaches Aren’t Worth the Price Tag](https://drstankovich.com/high-salaries-low-returns-why-so-many-college-coaches-arent-worth-the-price-tag/)
- [The End of Amateurism: How NIL Money Is Transforming the Meaning of Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-end-of-amateurism-how-nil-money-is-transforming-the-meaning-of-youth-sports/)
- [The Sports Brag Trap: Why the Best Sports Parents Don’t Brag About their Kids](https://drstankovich.com/the-sports-brag-trap-why-the-best-sports-parents-dont-brag-about-their-kids/)
- [Big Salaries, Bigger Buyouts: The Hidden Price of College Coaching Contracts](https://drstankovich.com/big-salaries-bigger-buyouts-the-hidden-price-of-college-coaching-contracts/)
- [Should Baseball Chase Perfection — or Preserve Its Imperfections?](https://drstankovich.com/should-baseball-chase-perfection-or-preserve-its-imperfections/)
- [Betting on Trouble: Why the NCAA’s New Gambling Policy Misses the Mark](https://drstankovich.com/betting-on-trouble-why-the-ncaas-new-gambling-policy-misses-the-mark/)
- [Addicted to Approval: How Social Media Rewired Our Need to Be Liked](https://drstankovich.com/addicted-to-approval-how-social-media-rewired-our-need-to-be-liked/)
- [The Stress Advantage: Turning Nerves Into Performance Fuel](https://drstankovich.com/the-stress-advantage-turning-nerves-into-performance-fuel/)
- [The New Coaching Dilemma: Rewarding Hustle in the Age of Over-Scheduled Athletes](https://drstankovich.com/the-new-coaching-dilemma-rewarding-hustle-in-the-age-of-over-scheduled-athletes/)
- [How to Use Stress to Drive Future Success](https://drstankovich.com/how-to-use-stress-to-drive-future-success/) - Stress is a big factor when it comes to athletic success, making it vitally important that athletes learn how to beat the stress in their lives.
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- [School vs. Club Sports: Examining Whether Club Sports Are Worth the Cost](https://drstankovich.com/school-vs-club-sports-examining-whether-club-sports-are-worth-the-cost/)
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- [Not the Biggest Kid on the Field? Good. Neither Were These Legends.](https://drstankovich.com/not-the-biggest-kid-on-the-field-good-neither-were-these-legends/)
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- [From Exploited to Empowered: A New Era for Student Athletes and College Sports](https://drstankovich.com/from-exploited-to-empowered-a-new-era-for-student-athletes-and-college-sports/)
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- [The Sideline Playbook: 8 Ways Parents Can Support Youth Mental Health & Sports Success](https://drstankovich.com/the-sideline-playbook-8-ways-parents-can-support-youth-mental-health-sports-success/)
- [Beyond the Numbers: How Overusing Sport Analytics Can Undermine Expert Judgment](https://drstankovich.com/beyond-the-numbers-how-overusing-sport-analytics-can-undermine-expert-judgment/)
- [Juggling Sports and Schedules: The Hidden Costs of Playing Multiple Sports](https://drstankovich.com/juggling-sports-and-schedules-the-hidden-costs-of-playing-multiple-sports/)
- [Earning Power: College Athletes Aren’t Greedy, They’re Just No Longer Free Labor](https://drstankovich.com/earning-power-college-athletes-arent-greedy-theyre-just-no-longer-free-labor/)
- [Decoding Intuition: What Happens When We Follow Our Inner Compass?](https://drstankovich.com/decoding-intuition-what-happens-when-we-follow-our-inner-compass/)
- [Use Critical Thinking to Understand Complex Life Problems](https://drstankovich.com/use-critical-thinking-to-understand-complex-life-problems/)
- [Benched Too Soon: The Impact of Cutting Kids from Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/benched-too-soon-the-impact-of-cutting-kids-from-youth-sports/)
- [Precision, Purpose, Performance: The Psychology of Efficiency in Success](https://drstankovich.com/precision-purpose-performance-the-psychology-of-efficiency-in-success/)
- [The Hidden Psychology of Uniform Numbers in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/learn-about-the-psychology-of-a-sports-uniform-number/) - Many athletes wan their own unique number, but does a uniform number really make a difference in athletic success? You might be surprised to learn the answer.
- [Losing the Human Touch: How NIL and Transfer Rules Are Changing Coach-Athlete Relationships](https://drstankovich.com/losing-the-human-touch-how-nil-and-transfer-rules-are-changing-coach-athlete-relationships/)
- [The Limits of Artificial Intelligence: Why Information Alone Isn’t Enough](https://drstankovich.com/the-limits-of-artificial-intelligence-why-information-alone-isnt-enough/)
- [Building Confidence Through Achievement: The Power of Getting a Win](https://drstankovich.com/building-confidence-through-achievement-the-power-of-getting-a-win/)
- [The Fear of Missing Out Is Real — But It’s Okay to Slow Down in Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-fear-of-missing-out-is-real-but-its-okay-to-slow-down-in-youth-sports/)
- [Mind Over Matter: The Psychology of Intelligence, Wisdom, and Knowledge](https://drstankovich.com/mind-over-matter-the-psychology-of-intelligence-wisdom-and-knowledge/)
- [College Athletics at a Crossroads: NIL, Transfer Portals, and Eliminating Non-Revenue Sports](https://drstankovich.com/college-athletics-at-a-crossroads-nil-transfer-portals-and-eliminating-non-revenue-sports/)
- [More Than Just the Absence of Illness: The Active Pursuit of Positive Mental Health](https://drstankovich.com/more-than-just-the-absence-of-illness-the-active-pursuit-of-positive-mental-health/)
- [Cults, Brainwashing, and Influence: What Science Says vs. What We Assume](https://drstankovich.com/cults-brainwashing-and-influence-what-science-says-vs-what-we-assume/)
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- [The Psychology of Motivation: Why Some Kids Struggle & How to Help](https://drstankovich.com/the-psychology-of-motivation-why-some-kids-struggle-how-to-help/)
- [From Yelling to Player Empowerment: How Coaching Styles Have Evolved](https://drstankovich.com/from-yelling-to-player-empowerment-how-coaching-styles-have-evolved/)
- [The Future of Youth Sports: What’s Changing & Why It Matters](https://drstankovich.com/the-future-of-youth-sports-whats-changing-why-it-matters/)
- [The Dark Side of Human Nature: Why Some People Cheer for Others to Fail](https://drstankovich.com/the-dark-side-of-human-nature-why-some-people-cheer-for-others-to-fail/)
- [Once Canceled, Now Honored: Why Did the Bucs Reinstate Jon Gruden?](https://drstankovich.com/once-canceled-now-honored-why-did-the-bucs-reinstate-jon-gruden/)
- [The Mental Game of Impressions: How Youth Athletes Can Control Their Narrative](https://drstankovich.com/the-mental-game-of-impressions-how-youth-athletes-can-control-their-narrative/)
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- [The Hidden Costs of Club Sports & Why School Sports Still Matter](https://drstankovich.com/the-hidden-costs-of-club-sports-why-school-sports-still-matter/)
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- [Mind Games: How Video Game Addiction Is Affecting Mental Health](https://drstankovich.com/mind-games-how-video-game-addiction-is-affecting-mental-health/)
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- [Examining the Mental Toll on Athletes Dealing with Sports Injuries](https://drstankovich.com/examining-the-mental-toll-on-athletes-dealing-with-sports-injuries/) - While it's easy to get caught up in the physical rehabilitation that follows an injury, it might be the mental aspects that make the difference.
- [Legislating Fear, Not Fairness: The Real Impact of Anti-Trans Sports Laws](https://drstankovich.com/legislating-fear-not-fairness-the-real-impact-of-anti-trans-sports-laws/)
- [Beyond the Classroom: Why Sports Matter & What Happens When Good Coaches Disappear](https://drstankovich.com/beyond-the-classroom-why-sports-matter-what-happens-when-good-coaches-disappear/)
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- [The Dark Side of Legalized Sports Betting: Cheating, Temptation, and Integrity](https://drstankovich.com/the-dark-side-of-legalized-sports-betting-cheating-temptation-and-integrity/)
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- [Who Are We Becoming? The Crisis of Compassion in Modern America](https://drstankovich.com/who-are-we-becoming-the-crisis-of-compassion-in-modern-america/)
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- [Team First? The Mental & Emotional Toll of Teammates Who Don’t Commit](https://drstankovich.com/team-first-the-mental-emotional-toll-of-teammates-who-dont-commit/)
- [Finding Balance: The Mental Toll on Kids with Overloaded Sport Schedules](https://drstankovich.com/finding-balance-the-mental-toll-on-kids-with-overloaded-sport-schedules/)
- [Winning the Mental Game: Overcoming Panic Attacks in Competitive Sports](https://drstankovich.com/winning-the-mental-game-overcoming-panic-attacks-in-competitive-sports/)
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- [The Athlete's Mindset: Three Daily Questions for Optimal Performance](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mindset-three-daily-questions-for-optimal-performance/)
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- [From Tradition to Transition: The Troubling Evolution of College Football](https://drstankovich.com/from-tradition-to-transition-the-troubling-evolution-of-college-football/)
- [Setting the Standard: What to Expect from Youth Sport Officials](https://drstankovich.com/setting-the-standard-what-to-expect-from-youth-sport-officials/)
- [Ticket Prices, TV Deals, and Superstar Salaries: Are Fans Paying the Price?](https://drstankovich.com/ticket-prices-tv-deals-and-superstar-salaries-are-fans-paying-the-price/)
- [The Importance of Building Kids Self-Esteem through Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-importance-of-building-kids-self-esteem-through-sports/) - Helping kids build self-esteem through sports is a very worthwhile pursuit, even if some critics argue that it's over-rated.
- [Betting on Trouble: How Sports Gambling Is Affecting a New Generation](https://drstankovich.com/betting-on-trouble-how-sports-gambling-is-affecting-a-new-generation/)
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- [From the Field to Real Life: Using Athletic Transferable Skills for Life Success](https://drstankovich.com/from-the-field-to-real-life-using-athletic-transferable-skills-for-life-success/)
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- [From the Stands to the Field: Why Parents’ Actions Shape Kids’ Sportsmanship](https://drstankovich.com/kids-model-what-they-see-parents-coaches-do-at-youth-sports-for-better-or-for-worse/) - Kids often learn about how to think and behave by watching parents and coaches at youth sports games - sadly, we sometimes forget about this and display less-than-ideal behaviors for them to follow.
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- [Breaking Free from the 'Rigged' Mentality: How Accountability Improves Mental Health](https://drstankovich.com/breaking-free-from-the-rigged-mentality-how-accountability-improves-mental-health/)
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- [Too Much, Too Soon: Why Today’s Kids Are Overwhelmed by Complex Youth Sports Schedules](https://drstankovich.com/too-much-too-soon-why-todays-kids-are-overwhelmed-by-complex-youth-sports-schedules/)
- [From Average to Elite: Why Very Few Kids Make it Far in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/from-average-to-elite-why-very-few-kids-make-it-far-in-sports/)
- [Mental Health Matters: The Benefits of Youth and School Sports Working Together](https://drstankovich.com/mental-health-matters-the-benefits-of-youth-and-school-sports-working-together/)
- [Bouncing Back: How Coaches Can Help Kids Learn from a Tough Loss](https://drstankovich.com/qucik-tips-for-coaches-to-help-the-team-after-a-loss/) - Successful coaches are masters at helping their teams after adversity and failure, often using these experiences to build upon for future team success. There are a few basic tips coaches can use to help them the next time they are faced with a team that is frustrated and dejected immediately following a loss.
- [Life Without the Game: The Emotional Impact of Youth Sport Retirement](https://drstankovich.com/life-without-the-game-the-emotional-impact-of-youth-sport-retirement/)
- [Pride vs. Humility: The Dangers of Bragging About Your Child’s Sports Skills](https://drstankovich.com/sport-psychology-101-examining-the-bragging-sports-parent/) - Sports parents who regularly brag about their child not only turn off other parents, but also run the risk of disrupting team chemistry and creating new problems for their child as a result.
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- [Parenting in Youth Sports: Getting Back to the Basics with Expectations](https://drstankovich.com/parenting-in-youth-sports-getting-back-to-the-basics-with-expectations/)
- [Happy, Healthy, & Productive: Modeling Positive Mental Health for Kids](https://drstankovich.com/happy-healthy-productive-modeling-positive-mental-health-for-kids/)
- [Improving Mental Health: Teaching Kids to Reframe Challenges or Find New Solutions](https://drstankovich.com/tough-situations-leave-athletes-with-this-big-decision/) - Athletes regularly face stressors, but how they think about and respond to stressors is what most impacts their future level of success or failure.
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- [Fact or Fiction? The Dangers of Confusing Belief with Scientific Evidence](https://drstankovich.com/fact-or-fiction-the-dangers-of-confusing-belief-with-scientific-evidence/)
- [Building Better Student Athletes: Key Expectations for Kids in Youth & Interscholastic Sports](https://drstankovich.com/building-better-student-athletes-key-expectations-for-kids-in-youth-interscholastic-sports/)
- [When Calls Go Wrong: Responding to Officials' Mistakes the Right Way](https://drstankovich.com/when-calls-go-wrong-responding-to-officials-mistakes-the-right-way/)
- [The Unsung Heroes: Teaching Kids Why the Little Plays Matter in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-unsung-heroes-teaching-kids-why-the-little-plays-matter-in-sports/)
- [Too Many Options? How the Explosion of Youth Sports Creates More Confusion](https://drstankovich.com/too-many-options-how-the-explosion-of-youth-sports-creates-more-confusion/)
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- [Denial & Excuses Only Hold You Back -- in Sports and in Life](https://drstankovich.com/denial-excuses-only-hold-you-back-in-sports-and-in-life/) - If you want to be the best and maximize your human potential, stay clear of denial and making excuses.
- [5 of the Best Ways for Sports Parents to Work with Coaches](https://drstankovich.com/5-of-the-very-best-ways-for-sports-parents-to-work-with-coaches/) - Sports parents sometimes struggle working with youth sport coaches, but it doesn't have to be that way - learn these important tips to help.
- [Examining the Psychology of Commitment](https://drstankovich.com/examining-the-psychology-of-commitment/) - What makes one person commit their life toward a specific goal, while another person quickly gives up pursuing a goal the first moment they experience adversity? 
- [Video Gaming: Innocent Fun, or Toxic to Child Development?](https://drstankovich.com/video-gaming-innocent-fun-or-toxic-to-child-development/) - In what ways do kids change as they play video games today? Are video games toxic for kids, or do they provide a fun way to blow off steam?
- [Here's Where Skip Bayless Misses the Mark with Mental Illness](https://drstankovich.com/heres-where-skip-bayless-misses-the-mark-with-mental-illness/) - Skip Bayless was not only insensitive about Dak Prescott, but dead wrong about the impact mental illness has on athletic performance.
- [How Parents Can Avoid the Dangers of their Kids Experiencing Learned Helplessness in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/how-parents-can-avoid-the-dangers-of-their-kids-experiencing-learned-helplessness-in-sports/) - Just because your child isn't saying much about how they feel about sports doesn't always mean everything is great.
- [PTSD, Sports Fear, and the Impact on Kids](https://drstankovich.com/ptsd-sports-fear-and-the-impact-on-kids/) - At any moment athletes can experience an injury, including injuries that are not only physically painful, but emotionally scarring as well. 
- [Don't Worry, You Won't "Catch" Mental Illness](https://drstankovich.com/dont-worry-you-wont-catch-mental-illness/) - People often talk about mental illness in ways that suggest you could "catch" one, similar to how you could catch a cold. Not only is this not true, it can be a hindrance to future development.
- [Key Strategies for Parents to Create an Optimal Sport Experience for Kids](https://drstankovich.com/key-tips-for-parent-sports-meetings-with-kids/) - Kids have countless sport opportunities these days, making it important for parents to have annual meetings to look at the big picture and make good future decisions.
- [Important Tips When Considering Mental Health Options for Athletes](https://drstankovich.com/important-tips-when-considering-mental-health-options-for-athletes/) - The new open-mindedness athletes show toward mental health today is a giant step in a very positive direction, one that is long overdue. 
- [How to Get in the ZONE for Sports -- and Life](https://drstankovich.com/how-to-get-in-the-zone-for-sports-and-life/)
- [Be Aware of a New Anxiety Student Athletes are Experiencing this Year](https://drstankovich.com/be-aware-of-a-new-anxiety-student-athletes-are-experiencing-this-year/) - Student athletes are not sure the likelihood they will contract coronavirus, the severity of symptoms, how contagious they will be to others if they do become infected, and what long-term consequences loom for their health years from now? 
- [The Race to Restart Sports is Putting Some People in Uncomfortable Positions](https://drstankovich.com/the-race-to-restart-sports-is-putting-some-people-in-uncomfortable-positions/) - Because colleges have invested so heavily in coach salaries, facility upgrades, and other related expenses, decision-making has been greatly compromised and now leaves innocent student athletes in potentially dangerous situations.
- [Discover a Big Psychology Secret to Unleash Better Motivation & Results](https://drstankovich.com/discover-a-big-psychology-secret-to-unleash-better-motivation-results/) - There's no secret that your results in life are often in direct proportion to the efforts you put forth, and it is at this precise juncture where motivation is key.
- [Is This the Time to Hit Reset With Sport Team Names?](https://drstankovich.com/is-this-the-time-to-hit-reset-with-sport-team-names/) - Perhaps now, in 2020, it's time to hit a "contemporary reset" and re-examine how people view these names, and work toward considering newer, less offensive names.
- [Can Sports Really Come Back this Soon, Under these Current Conditions?](https://drstankovich.com/can-sports-really-come-back-this-soon-under-these-current-conditions/) - While our logical thinking is filled with medical and scientific warnings that we are about to see another uptick in corona virus cases, our emotional brains are saying I'm tired of this shut down lets get back to playing ball.
- [Examining Sexual Abuse in Sports in 2020](https://drstankovich.com/examining-sexual-abuse-in-sports-in-2020/) - The stories of sexual abuse in sports did not stop with Jerry Sandusky at Penn State, as new cases have been reported from other sports, schools, and organizations.
- [Important Tips for Athletes to Overcome Anxiety and Play at a High Level](https://drstankovich.com/important-tips-for-athletes-to-overcome-anxiety-and-play-at-a-high-level/) - Practicing with no pressure or expectations can be a very different experience compared to playing in real games where there are fans, an opposing team, and a scoreboard. 
- [Don't Give Up on Science!](https://drstankovich.com/dont-give-up-on-science/) - These are dangerous times when we allow subjective opinions to blur lines with objective, empirical science as this allows people to dismiss reality when reality might be life saving.
- [Psychology Perspectives on Cultural Identity, Generalizations, Racism, and Diversity in 2020](https://drstankovich.com/psychology-perspectives-on-cultural-identity-generalizations-racism-and-diversity-in-2020/) - When do we recognize and acknowledge individual differences, and when do we ignore individual differences? This question may have less to do with race, and more to do with perception appraisal methods that apply to how we size up people, places, ideas, things, and literally everything else in this world that we directly experience. 
- [Sport Psychology Insights: Imagery for Athletic Success](https://drstankovich.com/sport-psychology-insights-imagery-for-athletic-success/) - Imagery can be a very powerful sport psychology mental toughness skill for athletes to use.
- [Michael Jordan's Handling of Failure was a Powerful Part of His Success](https://drstankovich.com/michael-jordans-handling-of-failure-was-a-powerful-part-of-his-success/) - You don't have to enjoy failure, but you should accept that it is a part of life and cannot be avoided if you are working at being the best at something.
- [Mental Toughness, Michael Jordan, and Taking Game-Winning Shots](https://drstankovich.com/mental-toughness-michael-jordan-and-taking-game-winning-shots/) - LeBron James is being criticized about his inability to close games, reminding me of a famous Michael Jordan commercial that highlighted Jordan's failures along the way to his greatness. Athletes today can still learn from this message, as can the rest of us.
- [Stay Sharp During the Pandemic by Beating Chronic Stress](https://drstankovich.com/stay-sharp-during-the-pandemic-by-beating-chronic-stress/) - The ongoing stress of not exactly knowing what is going on around us has taken us away from our enjoyable daily patterns and routines, instead leaving us with uncertainty and confusion.
- [Pandemic Blues: Learn the A-B-C's to Recovery](https://drstankovich.com/pandemic-blues-learn-the-a-b-cs-to-recovery/) - While we don't always control the tasks and situations we face each day, we do 100% how we perceive and respond to situations. 
- [10 Tips You Can Immediately Use for Health, Wellness, and Life Success](https://drstankovich.com/10-tips-you-can-immediately-use-for-health-wellness-and-life-success/) - Are you making the most of your days during these unusual and challenging times?
- [Does Today's Sport Science Technology Provide Real Benefits to Athletes?](https://drstankovich.com/does-todays-sport-science-technology-provide-real-benefits-to-athletes/) - Information is good, but it can also be overwhelming at times and steal from energy, focus, and natural rhythm that comes from putting in the work through repetition and practice.
- [Student Athletes Miss Routines, Support Systems, and Normalcy](https://drstankovich.com/student-athletes-miss-routines-support-systems-and-normalcy/) - For several months now athletes have been away from practices and games, leaving them without daily routines, their team/support system, and countless additional sport-related experiences. 
- [Ideas for Managing "Pandemic Thinking" During these Challenging Times](https://drstankovich.com/ideas-for-managing-pandemic-thinking-during-these-challenging-times/) - A cognitive distortion is an exaggerated or irrational thought pattern that creates a false sense of reality that can lead to unnecessary life distress.
- [Learn How to Get "Lucky" During the Pandemic with this Important Tip](https://drstankovich.com/learn-how-to-get-lucky-during-the-pandemic-with-this-important-tip/) - To the extent we believe our lives are largely dependent on luck versus intentional choice plays directly into many psychological dimensions, including self-esteem, confidence, mood state, effort, and perseverance.
- [Help Kids Develop Emotional Intelligence through Sports - Here's How](https://drstankovich.com/help-kids-develop-emotional-intelligence-through-sports-heres-how/) - Developing emotional intelligence can really help in life, and one place for kids to improve emotional intelligence is through sports.
- [Sport Performance Assessment for Mental Toughness Now LIVE!](https://drstankovich.com/sport-performance-assessment-now-live/)
- [What Makes People Tick: Understanding the Confirmation Bias](https://drstankovich.com/what-makes-people-tick-understanding-the-confirmation-bias/) - Have you ever noticed that often the people who have the strongest opinions are simply dead wrong with their facts? 
- [Overcome Pandemic Stress through Psychological "Load Management"](https://drstankovich.com/overcome-pandemic-stress-through-psychological-load-management/)
- [Focus on These Tips for Stronger Motivation & Better Results](https://drstankovich.com/focus-on-these-tips-for-stronger-motivation-better-results/) - What makes one person push herself to amazing limits, while another person struggles to complete even the simplest of daily tasks? 
- [Your Son is Not "ADD," He's Likely Just Bored](https://drstankovich.com/your-son-is-not-add-hes-likely-just-bored/) - Is it appropriate to diagnose normal challenges related to kids (i.e. battling boredom) as serious psychopathology that not only gives the kid a stigma label indefinitely, but also likely places him indefinitely on potentially dangerous drugs?
- [Helping Kids Handle Cuts in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/helping-kids-handle-cuts-in-sports-2/) - Being cut can be humbling, and it can also lead to pessimistic thoughts about trying out for the team again in the future --- or any sports team for that matter.
- [Protecting Vulnerable Kids from Exclusion, Bullying, and Other Forms of Aggression](https://drstankovich.com/protecting-vulnerable-kids-from-exclusion-bullying-and-other-forms-of-aggression/) - Inclusion is about acceptance for kids from all backgrounds, including race, gender, sexual orientation, faith, class and/or disability.
- [Advanced Technologies Raise Big Questions Relating to Sports Cheating](https://drstankovich.com/advanced-technologies-raise-big-questions-relating-to-sports-cheating/) - Today, more than any time ever before, individual student athletes and coaches need to make decisions rooted in integrity rather than succumb to the ever increasing number of ways to cheat. 
- [The Importance of Coaches Modeling Positive Behaviors to Kids](https://drstankovich.com/the-importance-of-coaches-modeling-positive-behaviors-to-kids/) - What coaches say is one thing, but what coaches actually do is a much bigger thing as it applies to child development through sports. 
- [Getting after Goals in 2020: 5 Tips for Success](https://drstankovich.com/getting-after-goals-in-2020-5-tips-for-success/) - Millions of people set goals at the start of each new year, but what separates folks who reach their goals versus those who don't?
- [Help for Athletes Struggling with Sport Phobias](https://drstankovich.com/help-for-athletes-struggling-with-sport-phobias/)
- [Athletic Talent vs. Hard Work - What's More Important for Sport Performance Success?](https://drstankovich.com/athletic-talent-vs-hard-work-whats-more-important-for-sport-success/)
- [Can Intensity Be Created in an Athlete's Personality?](https://drstankovich.com/can-intensity-be-created-in-an-athletes-personality/) - The reality is both nature nurture play a part in human development, and while our personality can be modified in subtle ways, it's highly unlikely that we will experience dramatic, fundamental changes to our personality.
- [Understanding Kids: When Athletic Talent & Interest Don't Match Up](https://drstankovich.com/understanding-kids-when-athletic-talent-interest-dont-match-up/) - Rather than pushing a kid to play sports he or she doesn't want to play, a better approach might include open discussion, respect for your child's ideas and wishes, and supporting decisions -- even when they do not include sport participation. 
- [Understanding Team Personalities: Real Teams Aren't Fantasy Sports](https://drstankovich.com/understanding-team-personalities-real-teams-arent-fantasy-sports/) - Successful teams are often not just a set of the best individuals, but instead a collection of people that compliment and work well together.
- [The Top 5 Ways to Start (Or Stop) a Habit](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-ways-to-start-or-stop-a-habit/) - Yes, some habits are hard to give up, but you might be surprised at how effectively you can change your habits by having the right tools and information.
- [How Sports Parents Can Prevent Living Vicariously Through their Kids](https://drstankovich.com/how-sports-parents-can-prevent-living-vicariously-through-their-kids/) - Yes, the fear your child is experiencing in sports is likely irrational and way overblown, but it's also likely that you had the same worries and concerns when you were his/her age. 
- [Analyzing the Criticisms of College "Amateur" Sports](https://drstankovich.com/analyzing-the-criticisms-of-college-amateur-sports/) - When student athletes witness coaches now regularly making 7-figure incomes, and then recognizing they cannot make any money from their own image and likeness, it creates a chasm between coaches and administrators running the show, and student athletes who literally are the show. 
- [Enhance Human Performance by Using Effective Stress Strategies](https://drstankovich.com/enhance-human-performance-by-using-effective-stress-strategies/) - Successfully dealing with life stress might be the single, most influential variable when it comes to happiness, health, and productivity.
- [The Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to College Athletics](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-tips-for-transitioning-to-college-athletics/) - The jump from high school to college sports can be daunting and stressful, but these 5 tips can help.
- [Learn the Cause of Sports Anxiety -- and How to Beat it](https://drstankovich.com/learn-the-cause-of-sports-anxiety-and-how-to-beat-it/)
- [Grow by Learning from the Psychology of Losing](https://drstankovich.com/grow-by-learning-from-the-psychology-of-losing/) - While nobody likes to lose, there's actually a lot to learn for future improvement by studying losses.
- [Insulting Players Shouldn't be a Coach Motivation Technique](https://drstankovich.com/insulting-players-shouldnt-be-a-coach-motivation-technique/) - Mike Leach called his players "fat, dumb, and entitled," but is this the best way to lead a team to success?
- [Examining the Confusion & Inconsistencies Regarding Sports and Drugs](https://drstankovich.com/examining-the-confusion-inconsistencies-regarding-sports-and-drugs/)
- [Why Sport Retirement is So Difficult, Including for Many Kids](https://drstankovich.com/why-sport-retirement-is-so-difficult-including-for-many-kids/) - The sport retirement transition is not only a challenge for pro athletes, but increasingly more kids, too.
- [Top 3 Signs of Youth Sport Burnout](https://drstankovich.com/top-3-signs-of-youth-sport-burnout/) - Youth sport burnout is a serious condition that can negatively impact kids and their psychosocial development. Learn more about this condition and the top three signs to look for in your child.
- [Reality Check: Some College Coaches Think Student Athletes Should Open Their Wallets Wider](https://drstankovich.com/reality-check-some-college-coaches-think-student-athletes-should-open-their-wallets-wider/) - College student athletes give a lot of themselves already, but one college coach thinks they should do even more in the way of financial contributions.
- [The Top 5 Tips for Student Athletes Using Social Media](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-tips-for-student-athletes-using-social-media/) - Student athletes need to be careful when it comes to social media as many opportunities have been missed because of inappropriate posts.
- [Increasingly More Parents -- including Tom Brady -- Confused Why their Kids Don't Like Sports](https://drstankovich.com/increasingly-more-parents-including-tom-brady-confused-why-their-kids-dont-like-sports/) - It's one thing for parents to live through their kids sport experiences, but what about when your kids simply don't want to play sports at all?
- [Learn the Scoop on Why So Many Kids Quit Sports Before Age 11](https://drstankovich.com/learn-the-scoop-on-why-so-many-kids-quit-sports-before-age-11/) - Increasing numbers of kids are quitting sports before age 11, prompting the question WHY??
- [Most Sports Injuries Can Be Avoided By Improving in this One Area of Training](https://drstankovich.com/most-sports-injuries-can-be-avoided-by-improving-in-this-one-area-of-training/) - Developing a sharp focus not only helps improve on-field performance, but also protects against injuries, too.
- [Bud Selig's Odd Distancing from the Steroid Era in Baseball](https://drstankovich.com/bud-seligs-odd-distancing-from-the-steroid-era-in-baseball/) - Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig made some curious remarks recently, including trying to distance himself from the steroid era in baseball.
- [The Top 5 Signs Your Child Might Have a Shot at Making it in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-signs-your-child-might-have-a-shot-at-making-it-in-sports/) - Only a small percentage of kids will ever play pro sports, but there are some common features found in those that do.
- [Does Intimidation in Sports Work? A Psychological Look](https://drstankovich.com/does-intimidation-in-sports-work-a-psychological-look/) - In sports we often see stare-downs and chest thumps, but does sports intimidation really work?
- [Athletes are Often Innocent Victims to Opioid Addiction](https://drstankovich.com/athletes-are-often-innocent-victims-to-opioid-addiction/) - While many drug addicts become addicted because of their own personal life choices, many athletes become addicts because of injury rehabilitation.
- [Pay Attention, Psychiatric Drugs are Now Being Linked to Early Dementia](https://drstankovich.com/pay-attention-psychiatric-drugs-are-now-being-linked-to-early-dementia/) - The latest research finding have revealed a link between commonly prescribed psychotropic drugs and early onset of dementia.
- [The Top 5 Ways to Beat Sports Anxiety](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-ways-to-beat-sports-anxiety/) - Anxiety is the #1 reason why athletes fail to live up to their potential, making it an important hurdle to overcome.
- [Out-of-Control Sports Parents are Going to Dramatically Change Youth Sports in the Near Future](https://drstankovich.com/out-of-control-sports-parents-are-going-to-dramatically-change-youth-sports-in-the-near-future/) - This week yet another youth sports melee took place, prompting questions around what the future of youth sports will look like with respect to on-field aggression and violence?
- [Are Blowouts in Sports a Good or Bad Thing?](https://drstankovich.com/are-blowouts-in-sports-a-good-or-bad-thing/) - The US womens soccer team is taking heat for their big win over Thailand, prompting the bigger discussion around the impact of blowouts in sports.
- [Kevin Durant's Struggles Remind of the Mental Aspects of Injury Recovery](https://drstankovich.com/kevin-durants-struggles-remind-of-the-mental-aspects-of-injury-recovery/)
- [Is this the Beginning of the End of Traditional College "Amateur" Sports?](https://drstankovich.com/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-traditional-college-amateur-sports/) - Student athletes are discovering new routes to the pros beyond traditional college sports.
- [Don't Let Pride Get in the Way of Seeking Mental Health Support](https://drstankovich.com/dont-let-pride-get-in-the-way-of-seeking-mental-health-support/) - Even though things seem to be improving, there are still too many athletes, and everyday people, forfeit seeking important mental health support because of perceived weakness.
- [Will or Skill: What Serves Athletes Better in Competition?](https://drstankovich.com/will-or-skill-what-serves-athletes-better-in-competition/) - Do the best skilled athletes usually win, or is there something to say for athletes who go all out and play with heart?
- [This Needs to Happen: College Athletes Getting Paid](https://drstankovich.com/this-needs-to-happen-college-athletes-getting-paid/) - New discussions are underway that would allow college student athletes to financially profit from their likeness with the hope that a more modernized amateur sport model emerge.
- [Zion Williamson Isn't the Only Athlete to Feel Expectations - Many Kids Do, Too](https://drstankovich.com/zion-williamson-isnt-the-only-athlete-to-feel-expectations-many-kids-do-too/) - Zion Williamson faces big future challenges being the assumed #1 NBA draft pick, but he isn't alone as countless student athletes feel similar pressure trying to live up to school and community expectations.
- [Partial Team Visits to White House May Lead to Future Team Cohesion Problems](https://drstankovich.com/partial-team-visits-to-white-house-may-lead-to-future-team-cohesion-problems/) - As teams are regularly invited to the White House, teams are divided by who attends and who doesn't -- do these decisions ultimately impact team cohesion and culture?
- [NEW Summer Sport Courses for Coaches, Teachers, and Administrators!](https://drstankovich.com/new-summer-sport-courses-for-coaches-teachers-and-administrators/) - Check out these new and exciting courses developed exclusively for the Ohio Athletic Association (OHSAA) and Dr. Chris Stankovich sponsored by Wittenberg University!
- ["Take Me Out to the Ballgame?" MLB Sure Hopes So](https://drstankovich.com/take-me-out-to-the-ballgame-mlb-sure-hopes-so/) - MLB attendance numbers are trending downward, but why? What does baseball need to do in order to get more fans back to the game?
- [Sport Success: Nature, Nurture, or Both?](https://drstankovich.com/sport-success-nature-nurture-or-both/) - What most influences sport development, nature or nurture?
- [College "Amateur" Athletics Continue to Create their Own Problems](https://drstankovich.com/college-amateur-athletics-continue-to-create-their-own-problems/)
- [Help Kids Have FUN While Playing Sports](https://drstankovich.com/help-kids-have-fun-while-playing-sports/) - Remember, kids play sports to have fun, not feel as though they are forced to work at a full-time job.
- [Get Out of Your Comfort Zone for Happiness & Success](https://drstankovich.com/get-out-of-your-comfort-zone-for-happiness-success/) - If you want tomorrow to be better than today, then you'll need to make important changes and move past your comfort zone in life.
- [Examining Sportsmanship: Helping Kids Respect Opponents, Officials, and the Game](https://drstankovich.com/examining-sportsmanship-helping-kids-respect-opponents-officials-and-the-game/) - Kids see a lot of chest thumps, taunting, and self-adulation in sports today, often at the cost of displaying respect and sportsmanship toward the game.
- [Why Dwyane Wade Seeking Therapy Upon Retirement is a Big Deal](https://drstankovich.com/why-dwyane-wade-seeking-therapy-upon-retirement-is-a-big-deal/) - Dwyane Wade is a future hall of famer and he's seeking mental health therapy, but is this enough to get more athletes on board with the value of addressing their mental health concerns?
- [When is Too Young When it Comes to Kids and Sport Surgeries?](https://drstankovich.com/when-is-too-young-when-it-comes-to-kids-and-sport-surgeries/) - More kids today than ever before are faced with decisions regarding their physical health, including sport-related surgeries. Is this a good thing, or a sign that we're pushing too hard?
- [How to Find Your Rhythm That Leads to Sport Success](https://drstankovich.com/how-to-find-your-rhythm-that-leads-to-sport-success/) - X's and O's are important, but dictating tempo, pace, and rhythm might be even more important as it applies to sport success.
- [Oh, So You Have Test Anxiety, Too?](https://drstankovich.com/oh-so-you-have-test-anxiety-too/) - It's normal, not psychopathological, to experience nerves before big events like tests, performances, and sporting events.
- [Eliminate College Coach Bonuses if Fair Play is the Ultimate Goal](https://drstankovich.com/eliminate-college-coach-bonuses-if-fair-play-is-the-ultimate-goal/) - College coaches make a lot of money, some of it based on performance bonuses. Should college coaches receive bonuses for simply doing what they were hired to do, and does this extra money leave them vulnerable to cheating and corruption?
- [Examining the Effects of Coaching Kids by Fear and Intimidation](https://drstankovich.com/examining-the-effects-of-coaching-kids-by-fear-and-intimidation/) - Do coaches who use fear and intimidation experience more on-field success, or should coaches use more constructive, relationship building coaching techniques?
- [Is "Load Management" Something Sports Parents, Coaches, & Athletes Should Know?](https://drstankovich.com/is-load-management-something-sports-parents-coaches-athletes-should-know/) - We are starting to hear the term "load management" in sports, but what does it mean, and how does it impact athlete wellness and performance?
- [Corruption in Amateur Sports: Same as its Always Been, or Getting Worse?](https://drstankovich.com/corruption-in-amateur-sports-same-as-its-always-been-or-getting-worse/) - When it comes to amateur sports, we have almost become numb to the daily crimes committed by colleges trying to secure the best amateur athletes.
- [Steer Clear of Putting Your Kid on Psychotropic Drugs](https://drstankovich.com/steer-clear-of-putting-your-kid-on-psychotropic-drugs/) - So many kids are on prescription drugs these days, but is this a good thing? Are these drugs fixing problems, or creating new and bigger problems?
- [Learn How Hyper-Motivation Can Actually Impede Future Success](https://drstankovich.com/learn-how-hyper-motivation-can-actually-impede-future-success/) - Being motivated to reach new goals is great, but there may be a threshold to where hyper-motivation can lead to unforeseen problems and barriers.
- [Master the Science of Focus for Maximum Productivity](https://drstankovich.com/master-the-science-of-focus-for-maximum-productivity/) - We hear about the importance of focus all the time, but have you ever stopped to think about what focus means -- and how to improve focus?
- [Kaepernick & Hunt: A Contrast in What Professional Sports Will Tolerate Today](https://drstankovich.com/kaepernick-hunt-a-contrast-in-what-professional-sports-will-tolerate-today/) - When it comes to what professional sport leagues will tolerate today, you need not look further than Kareem Hunt and Colin Kaepernick to witness major inconsistencies.
- [The Top 5 Skills Coaches Teach Kids](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-skills-coaches-teach-kids/) - Coaches can be a huge, positive influence for the kids they coach, including teaching them the following invaluable skills.
- [Play Your Best: Understanding the Differences Between Performance Anxiety & Frustration](https://drstankovich.com/play-your-best-understanding-the-differences-between-performance-anxiety-frustration/) - Performance anxiety & frustration may seem one and the same, but they are actually different problems requiring different solutions.
- [Work Smarter, Not Harder: Fixing Problems vs. Managing Symptoms](https://drstankovich.com/work-smarter-not-harder-fixing-problems-vs-managing-symptoms/) - Sometimes it makes sense to simply control a problem, while in other instances fixing the underlying problem is the better way to go.
- [Knowledge is (Potential) Power](https://drstankovich.com/knowledge-is-potential-power/) - Knowing what to do in life is really only half the battle when it comes to maximizing human potential.
- [Keeping the Games Safe for Kids & Officials](https://drstankovich.com/keeping-the-games-safe-for-kids-officials/) - Some reports are showing that talented coaches and officials are steering clear of youth sports because of rowdy sport parents - it's time to right the ship so kids can fully benefit from the youth sport experience.
- [The Top 5 Reasons Why Teams Experience Dysfunction](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-reasons-why-teams-experience-dysfunction/) - While it is unfortunate to see teams under-perfrom, there are some very straightforward reasons why this occurs.
- [Think Good, Think Bad: Either Way, the Choice is YOURS](https://drstankovich.com/think-good-think-bad-either-way-the-choice-is-yours/) - Do want to think about success, or failure? That's a choice only you can make, but one thing is for sure -- you can't think about both.
- [Watch What You Wish for Regarding Sports Officials & 'Getting it Right'](https://drstankovich.com/watch-what-you-wish-for-regarding-sports-officials-getting-it-right/) - The recent blown call in the Saints-Rams NFC Championship game has got fans fired up, prompting a wider discussion about sports officiating and what we should want and expect for the future?
- [Play Your BEST: Develop Comfort & Confidence with These Tips](https://drstankovich.com/play-your-best-develop-comfort-confidence-with-these-tips/) - Becoming comfortable in your thinking and confident you can succeed are two really big building blocks toward reaching your FULL potential.
- [Help Kids to Become Happy, Healthy, & Productive](https://drstankovich.com/help-kids-to-become-happy-healthy-productive/) - Are your kids happy, healthy, and productive? Take the steps necessary to empower your kids and strive toward self-actualization for maximum human development.
- [Understanding Assessment & Treatment of Mental Illness in 2019](https://drstankovich.com/understanding-assessment-treatment-of-mental-illness-in-2019/) - The mental health diagnostic and assessment protocol is not an exact science, prompting people to use critical thinking and engage in healthy dialogue with mental health practitioners.
- [Coach Mastery: The #1 Secret to Successful Team Building](https://drstankovich.com/coach-mastery-the-1-secret-to-successful-team-building/) - Sure, sometimes having the best players is all it takes, but usually success relies on building the best team based on trust, honesty, respect, and developing specific roles.
- [Parents Pay Attention - The E-Cig Train Has Left the Station Heading Straight for Your Child](https://drstankovich.com/parents-pay-attention-the-e-cig-train-has-left-the-station-heading-straight-for-your-child/)
- [New Perspectives on Significance of Sport Retirement on Today's Athletes](https://drstankovich.com/new-perspectives-on-significance-of-sport-retirement-on-todays-athletes/)
- [The Top 5 Reasons You Should Understand How Stress Impacts Wellness & Success](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-reasons-you-should-understand-how-stress-impacts-wellness-success/) - Since stress cannot be avoided, it on ly makes sense to learn as much as we can when it comes to the effects stress has on our health, happiness, and life productivity.
- [Does Reducing a Kid to a Number, Rank, or Value Help - or Hurt - Future Development?](https://drstankovich.com/does-reducing-a-kid-to-a-number-rank-or-value-help-or-hurt-future-development/) - We measure and rank kids all the time, but does this process help or hurt their development in the big picture?
- [Making Sense of Drugs Types, Users, and Complications is No Easy Task Today](https://drstankovich.com/making-sense-of-drugs-types-users-and-complications-is-no-easy-task-today/) - The distinctions made between categories of drugs has all but disappeared, especially when it comes to psychiatric, recreational, and performance drugs.
- [Examining How Confidence, Anxiety, and Fear Impact Athletic Performance](https://drstankovich.com/examining-how-confidence-anxiety-and-fear-impact-athletic-performance/) - If you're an athlete serious about maximizing your abilities, then tune in to how confidence and anxiety impact athletic development.
- [Where Should We Draw the Line with On-Field Sports Violence?](https://drstankovich.com/where-should-we-draw-the-line-with-on-field-sports-violence/) - Should there be a line when it comes to the type of aggression that should be tolerated in sports today?
- [When Sport Metrics Go Too Far: Baseball Players Fight Back](https://drstankovich.com/when-sport-metrics-go-too-far-baseball-players-fight-back/) - Are athletes unique in their abilities, or replaceable with the advance of sport metrics helping scouts make better player personnel decisions?
- [The Other Side to Tim Tebow's Criticism of Maryland Dismissing Coach Durkin](https://drstankovich.com/the-other-side-to-tim-tebows-criticism-of-maryland-dismissing-coach-durkin/) - Tim Tebow publicly criticized Maryland for reversing their decision to keep football coach DJ Durkin, but his logic doesn't make much sense.
- [Avoid the Most Devastating Mistake a Coach Can Make with the Team](https://drstankovich.com/avoid-the-most-devastating-mistake-a-coach-can-make-with-the-team/) - Coaches who avoid blame and responsibility and instead throw their team under the bus risk team dissension, and eventually a losing program.
- [Tune in! Your Child's Sport Motivations May be Different than Yours](https://drstankovich.com/tune-in-your-childs-sport-motivations-may-be-different-than-yours/) - Your child might be really good at sports, but does she love playing sports? Be careful to not assume that sport talent = sport interest.
- [Heed the Advice from Mickey Mantle When Talking Respect & Sportsmanship](https://drstankovich.com/heed-the-advice-from-mickey-mantle-when-talking-respect-sportsmanship/) - Moe athletes today engage in gloating, taunting, and intimidation -- whatever happened to sportsmanship, and playing the game the right way?
- [The Top 5 Things Successful People Do](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-things-successful-people-do/) - What do successful people consistently do that others don't? The answers are actually simpler than you probably think.
- [The Psychology Behind Food, Anxiety, and Depression](https://drstankovich.com/the-psychology-behind-food-anxiety-and-depression/) - Food is the most abused anxiety drug, and exercise is the most underutilized anti-depressant. Learn how to improve on both with these important tips.
- [Technique or Feel? Helping Athletes to Play their Best](https://drstankovich.com/technique-or-feel-helping-athletes-to-play-their-best/) - Does it make sense to coach all athletes the same way, or to instead balance teaching with helping athletes become comfortable & confident with their own skill sets?
- [New Baseball Ad Tries to Attract Younger Fans, But Does it Go too Far?](https://drstankovich.com/new-baseball-ad-tries-to-attract-younger-fans-but-does-it-go-too-far/) - MLB launched an ad promoting individualism and taunting in an attempt to attract younger fans, but did they go too far?
- [Can Adult Aggression at Youth Sports Games be Prevented?](https://drstankovich.com/can-adult-aggression-at-youth-sports-games-be-prevented/) - Another ugly incident between youth coaches occurred last weekend, prompting questions around how to prevent violence and aggression from happening in youth sports.
- [Need Motivation? These 2 Tips are Sure to Help](https://drstankovich.com/need-motivation-these-2-tips-are-sure-to-help/) - Motivation can be a tricky thing, but it doesn't have to be if you use these mental toughness tips to get going.
- [The Top 5 Reasons Why Sports Parents Experience Stress & Frustration](https://drstankovich.com/the-top-5-reasons-why-sports-parents-experience-stress-frustration/) - Youth sports can be a stressful experience for parents, but it doesn't have to be - learn these tips to help.
- [Don't Let Sports Pressure Stand in Way of Future Success](https://drstankovich.com/dont-let-sports-pressure-stand-in-way-of-future-success/) - When otherwise talented athletes succumb to sports pressure, below ability performances occur. Learn how to beat pressure, and in turn reach your FULL athletic potential.
- [Strategies for Coaches When Dealing with Irate Sports Parents](https://drstankovich.com/strategies-for-coaches-when-dealing-with-irate-sports-parents/) - If you're a youth sports coach it's almost inevitable you will eventually deal with an upset parent - are you prepared to successfully handle the situation?
- [Damage Control: Examining the Ohio State - Urban Meyer Saga](https://drstankovich.com/damage-control-examining-the-ohio-state-urban-meyer-saga/) - Ohio State is still dealing with the Urban Meyer story, but its been their own mishandling of the damage control that has made things worse.
- [Kaepernick, Nike, and What the Future Holds for Flag Kneeling Movement](https://drstankovich.com/kaepernick-nike-and-what-the-future-holds-for-flag-kneeling-movement/) - The new Kaepernick-Nike deal has once again stirred the waters of the flag kneeling protest, but are happier days ahead?
- [How Long Can Football Hang On and Withstand Issues Impacting the Sport?](https://drstankovich.com/how-long-can-football-hang-on-and-withstand-issues-impacting-the-sport/) - No sport in America is more controversial today than football, from brain injuries to corruption to social movements. Will fans stay on board, or begin to find other interests?
- [The Psychological Reason Why Sports Fans Struggle to Accept Player & Coach Transgressions](https://drstankovich.com/the-psychological-reason-why-sports-fans-struggle-to-accept-player-coach-transgressions/) - Psychology might best describe why so many sports fans protect their favorite athletes, coaches, and teams when there is evidence that violations or crimes have occurred.
- [Understanding Mental Toughness: Arrogance or Confidence?](https://drstankovich.com/understanding-mental-toughness-arrogance-or-confidence/) - While it may seem like confidence and arrogance are one and the same, there are huge differences between the two when it comes to mental toughness and success.
- [The Quest to Be the Best: Who Wants it More?](https://drstankovich.com/the-quest-to-be-the-best-who-wants-it-more/) - While statistics can tell us important information as it applies to future behavior and likelihood for success, often it just comes down to who wants it more.
- [Coaches Need to Emphasize Realistic Future Career Paths for Student Athletes](https://drstankovich.com/coaches-need-to-emphasize-realistic-future-career-paths-for-student-athletes/) - College coaches often glamorize the former players who "made it" to professional sports, but what about the other 98% of former athletes who "made it" in careers outside of sport?
- [Examining the Inevitable Problems After College Sports Sold Out for Big Bucks](https://drstankovich.com/examining-the-inevitable-problems-after-college-sports-sold-out-for-big-bucks/) - There seems to be problems around every corner for college football these days, making you wonder why these problems are happening?
- [Sports Gambling: What Does the Future Hold, Especially for Kids?](https://drstankovich.com/sports-gambling-what-does-the-future-hold-especially-for-kids/) - As sports gambling becomes legalized, what dangers loom, especially for kids?
- [Is Advanced Technology in Sports Helping - or Hurting - the Overall Experience?](https://drstankovich.com/is-advanced-technology-in-sports-helping-or-hurting-the-overall-experience/) - There are seemingly stats for just about every aspect of sports these days, but is this helping -- or hurting -- the overall end product?
- [The Conundrum of Living Up to Your Own Purported Standards of Conduct in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-conundrum-of-living-up-to-your-own-purported-standards-of-conduct-in-sports/) - We regularly hear about the importance of character development, role modelling, and leadership, but are these standards becoming more difficult to live up to for coaches?
- [Examining Why Sexual Predatory Behaviors are Happening in Athletics](https://drstankovich.com/examining-why-sexual-predatory-behaviors-are-happening-in-athletics/) - The stories of kids and student athletes being sexual victimized by coaches, doctors, and other leaders is prompting immediate attention, and hopefully safer situations in the future.
- [Learn this Simple, Yet Powerful, Piece to Maximizing Human Productivity](https://drstankovich.com/learn-this-simple-yet-powerful-piece-to-maximizing-human-productivity/) - While it may seem like the best way to maximizing human productivity is to go 110%, you might be surprised at the value of this key component of the equation.
- [Breaking Down Pressure from a Former Cy Young Winner](https://drstankovich.com/breaking-down-pressure-from-a-former-cy-young-winner/) - Former Cy Young winner Sparky Lyle had some great advice about dealing with pressure back in 1978 that's as true today as it was 40 years ago.
- [The Truth & Realities About Playing College Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-truth-realities-about-playing-college-sports/) - Most prospective college student athletes have no idea of the depth and breadth of commitment required in order to fulfill a DI college athletic scholarship.
- [Thinking Won't Lead to Success, But Active Learning Will](https://drstankovich.com/thinking-wont-lead-to-success-but-active-learning-will/) - Often in life we believe that knowledge acquisition is the key to future success, but if we don't use what we learn we might soon find out it's the application of knowledge that really counts.
- [Sports Parenting Tips to Help Kids Succeed in Sports -- and Life](https://drstankovich.com/sports-parenting-tips-to-help-kids-succeed-in-sports-and-life/) - Sport parents need to be active in the youth sport experience these days as quite a bit has changed in recent years.
- [Coaches, Round Up the Team for Ice Cream!](https://drstankovich.com/coaches-round-up-the-team-for-ice-cream/) - In these times of hyper-competitive youth sports, one thing coaches can do to help kids hit reset and enjoy the fun of competition is by simply taking the team for ice cream.
- [You Are What You Say You Are -- For Better or For Worse](https://drstankovich.com/you-are-what-you-say-you-are-for-better-or-for-worse/) - Self-fulfilling prophecies are directly responsible for most of the good, and bad, events that occur in our lives.
- [Work with Your Child Through Sport Decisions](https://drstankovich.com/work-with-your-child-through-sport-decisions/) - There are increasingly more decisions for sports families to work through than ever before, and getting your kids to be a part of the process can help alleviate some of the stress.
- [How Much of Sport Competition is "Mental?"](https://drstankovich.com/how-much-of-sport-competition-is-mental/) - Athletes commonly talk about mental toughness, but what do they mean? And how much of mental toughness actually accounts for on-field success? The answer might surprise you.
- [Increased Awareness for Mental illness & Suicide Important, But Beware of Treatment Solutions](https://drstankovich.com/increased-awareness-for-mental-illness-suicide-important-but-beware-of-treatment-solutions/) - The recent deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have turned our attention toward mental illness and treatment options for individuals considering suicide, but it's important that we closely scrutinize some of the treatment options being suggested.
- [5 Important Facts You Might Not Know About Stress](https://drstankovich.com/5-important-facts-you-might-not-know-about-stress/) - We experience stress everyday, but do you know how to beat stress? Learn 5 important key features about stress that can immediately lead to happiness, health, and peak productivity.
- [How Can Kids Be Diagnosed ADD --- in Elementary School??](https://drstankovich.com/how-can-kids-be-diagnosed-add-in-elementary-school/) - One of the fastest growing segments of drug users today are young kids -- as young as elementary school age -- being prescribed psychiatric medications for ADD, mood state issues, and more. Is this right - or safe?
- [Get in the Best Position for Future Success](https://drstankovich.com/get-in-the-best-position-for-future-success/) - Reaching your full potential requires that you first place yourself in positions to be successful, and this includes being ready for when your number is called.
- [What Are the Implications of NFL Policy to Address National Anthem Protests?](https://drstankovich.com/what-are-the-implications-of-nfl-policy-to-address-national-anthem-protests/) - The NFL has formally responded to players who kneel for the National Anthem, but will the new policy further divide the league and lead to even bigger future problems?
- [4 Important Questions for Sports Families this Summer](https://drstankovich.com/4-important-questions-for-sports-families-this-summer/) - Summer sports season can be a crazy time, especially for sports families who are unprepared. Do your part this summer by answering these 4 important questions designed to help you budget and balance your time.
- [Tips for Coaches to Help Parents Living Vicariously through their Kids](https://drstankovich.com/tips-for-coaches-to-help-parents-living-vicariously-through-their-kids/)
- [Morals & Integrity are Out the Window as Sports Gambling Profits Rule the Day](https://drstankovich.com/morals-integrity-are-out-the-window-as-sports-gambling-profits-rule-the-day/) - Sports gambling will soon be legal, and while advocates are thrilled critics worry that betting will only compromise fair sport competition.
- [How Young is Too Young When it Comes to Offering College Athletic Scholarships?](https://drstankovich.com/how-young-is-too-young-when-it-comes-to-offering-college-athletic-scholarships/) - Recently an 11-year-old girl was offered a college athletic scholarship, prompting a wider conversation around age restrictions as they apply to when college coaches can make such offers.
- [NCAA Looks to "Clean Up," But is This Even Possible?](https://drstankovich.com/ncaa-looks-to-clean-up-but-is-this-even-possible/) - The NCAA "amateur" sports model is again under scrutiny, especially as this applies to corruption and the means in which college athletic departments operate in order to keep student athletes eligible and drive revenues.
- [Do Sport Performance Products Really Work?](https://drstankovich.com/do-sport-performance-products-really-work/) - There are countless sport performance products on the market designed to help athletes reach their full potential -- but do they work as well as the claims being made?
- [Examining the Impact of Marijuana on American Sports Today](https://drstankovich.com/examining-the-impact-of-marijuana-on-american-sports-today/) - As more athletes talk openly and favorably about their use of marijuana, will this soon lead to more seismic changes relating to our views on American sports & marijuana in the very near future?
- [4 Key Sport Parenting Tips to Help Kids Grow & Excel](https://drstankovich.com/4-key-sport-parenting-tips-to-help-kids-grow-excel/) - Parents can make (or break) the youth sport experience for kids. Learn what you need to know in order for positive growth to occur, as well as more wins on the field.
- [Examining ADD: Is Multi-Tasking a Bad Thing?](https://drstankovich.com/examining-add-is-multi-tasking-a-bad-thing/) - Important questions need to be raised when it comes to how we view individuals, especially kids, with respect to their attention span and whether we are witnessing "mental illness," or important multi-tasking skills.
- [Discover Why It's Important to Match Your Child's Passion with Opportunity](https://drstankovich.com/discover-why-its-important-to-match-your-childs-passion-with-opportunity/) - Helping kids match their passion to specific sports allows them the best chance to enjoy sports, as well as reach their full potential.
- [Have Kids Become "Primed" to Use Pain Pills for Sport Injuries?](https://drstankovich.com/have-kids-become-primed-to-use-pain-pills-for-sport-injuries/) - Increasingly more kids are using pain pills to manage sport injures, and the field of psychology might help us better understand why this is occurring.
- [Mental Illness, or Poor Responsibility & Life Skills Development?](https://drstankovich.com/mental-illness-or-poor-responsibility-life-skills-development/) - More athletes than ever before are speaking up about mental illness, but are their concerns valid? Or does the label of 'mental illness' provide a valid excuse for performing poorly?
- [Learn An Important Strategy for Jump-Starting Your Motivation](https://drstankovich.com/learn-an-important-strategy-for-jump-starting-your-motivation/) - The Pleasure Principle can serve as a means for developing future goals based on your unique values, interests, and personal goals.
- [What Kind of Sports Parent Are You?](https://drstankovich.com/what-kind-of-sports-parent-are-you/) - Sports parents vary, just like the experiences kids have while competing in sports. Learn what kind of sports parent you are by examining these 5 questions.
- [Sports Leadership: Can Youth Coaches "Lose Their Team?"](https://drstankovich.com/sports-leadership-can-youth-coaches-lose-their-team/) - Do youth and interscholastic coaches run the risk of "losing their team" when their team doesn't buy in to the coach's philosophy?
- [Be Proactive When it Comes to Your Success](https://drstankovich.com/be-proactive-when-it-comes-to-your-success/) - You might be surprised to learn that while preparation is positively linked to on-field success, many athletes are at a loss when it comes to developing a solid pre-game preparation routine.
- [Technical Fouls in Sports - Are Some Athletes Helpless to Their Emotions?](https://drstankovich.com/technical-fouls-in-sports-are-some-athletes-helpless-to-their-emotions/) - Some athletes seem to regularly receive technical fouls, but are they victims to their own thinking, behaviors, and personalities?
- [Do Prescription Drugs Fix Mental Problems?](https://drstankovich.com/do-prescription-drugs-fix-mental-problems/) - Millions of people each year use psychotropic drugs to help their mental health, but do these drugs really fix problems?
- [Learn How Being Over-Confident Can Negatively Impact Sport Success](https://drstankovich.com/learn-how-being-over-confident-can-negatively-impact-sport-success/) - Having self-confidence is great, but having too much confidence can actually lead to poor focus, decreased motivation, and wavering resiliency.
- [Want Team Success? Then Help Your Players Know (and Embrace) Their Role](https://drstankovich.com/want-team-success-then-help-your-players-know-and-embrace-their-role/) - While it is true having talented players on a team can help contribute to team success, it's also true that player buy-in to individual roles maybe as much - or more - of a contributing factor to success.
- [USA Gymnastics Crimes Remind of the Importance of Safe & Healthy Boundaries in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/usa-gymnastics-crimes-remind-of-the-importance-of-safe-healthy-boundaries-in-sports/) - The recent sex scandal with USA Gymnastics reminds us again about the importance of protecting kids from dangerous predators disguised as teachers, coaches, physicians, and other helping professionals.
- [Comprehensive Athletic Training for Today's Student Athlete](https://drstankovich.com/comprehensive-athletic-training-for-todays-student-athlete/) - Student athletes have countless choices when it comes to developing an athletic training program, but sometimes keeping it simple is the better way to go.
- [Coaching 101: Picking Great Team Captains](https://drstankovich.com/coaching-101-picking-great-team-captains/) - When coaches take the time to select positive, responsible team captains the entire team wins - on and off the field.
- [Are Sport Analytics the Best Way to Gauge Athletic Talent & Potential?](https://drstankovich.com/are-sport-analytics-the-best-way-to-gauge-athletic-talent-potential/)
- [Video Gaming Disorder: The Next New "Mental Illness"](https://drstankovich.com/video-gaming-disorder-the-next-new-mental-illness/) - Some in the mental health community are calling for video game disorder to be listed as a mental illness, while other more logical folks say it shouldn't.
- [Prepare for Sport Retirement (it happens sooner than you might think)](https://drstankovich.com/prepare-for-sport-retirement-it-happens-sooner-than-you-might-think/) - Sport retirement is a unique, challenging, and sometimes life-changing experience for athletes -- are you up to the task?
- [3 Key Tips for Powerful, Game-changing Goals for the New Year](https://drstankovich.com/3-key-tips-for-powerful-game-changing-goals-for-the-new-year/) - Why set goals for the new year that you already know won't make it through the first week? Instead, learn a few basic, yet powerful, key tips to help you succeed.
- [Gordon Hayward's Depression Actually Quite Normal When Dealing with Sport Injuries](https://drstankovich.com/gordon-haywards-depression-actually-quite-normal-when-dealing-with-sport-injuries/) - Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward discussed feeling depressed while rehabilitating from his ankle injury earlier this basketball season, and his comments will help athletes in the future.
- [Discover the Magical Power of Belief](https://drstankovich.com/discover-the-magical-power-of-belief/) - If you're wondering why a kid isn't achieving what you think he's capable of achieving, you might want to first check and see if he believes he can actually do it.
- [Game Changer: Mental Illness or Mental Issues?](https://drstankovich.com/game-changer-mental-illness-or-mental-issues/) - The ways in which we describe our life issues and challenges makes all the difference with respect to whether we seek professional help or not.
- [5 Key Decisions for Sports Parents](https://drstankovich.com/5-key-decisions-for-sports-parents/) - Sport parents today have significantly more questions to figure out compared to years past, many with significant future implications.
- [Don't Be Afraid to Fail - Here's Why](https://drstankovich.com/dont-be-afraid-to-fail-heres-why/) - While we usually think of failure as a bad life experience, you might be surprised at how failure can actually be used as a teaching tool for future success.
- [Break Sport Slumps and Play Your Best](https://drstankovich.com/break-sport-slumps-and-play-your-best/) - Sport slumps happen all the time, but are you prepared to quickly break the next one you experience?
- [How Does Your Coach Stack Up When it Comes to Leading Kids?](https://drstankovich.com/how-does-your-coach-stack-up-when-it-comes-to-leading-kids/) - Parents often wonder what they should expect from their kid's coach, so here are a few ideas to consider when making an evaluation.
- [Gain Control, Stress Less, and Maximize Human Performance](https://drstankovich.com/gain-control-stress-less-and-maximize-human-performance/) - Reaching your full potential relies heavily on how well you handle stress, including your perception related to how much you control when it comes to beating stress.
- [Examining the Alarming (and Dangerous) Rates We are Drugging Kids Today](https://drstankovich.com/examining-the-alarming-and-dangerous-rates-we-are-drugging-kids-today/) - More kids than ever before are being prescribed potentially dangerous psychotropic drugs, including toddlers and infants.
- [Beat Sports Choking with These 3 Tips](https://drstankovich.com/beat-sports-choking-with-these-3-tips/) - Choking in sports is what holds most athletes back from being their best, but choking can be beat with these 3 tips.
- [Where Does the Kneeling Movement in Sports Eventually End Up?](https://drstankovich.com/where-does-the-kneeling-movement-in-sports-eventually-end-up/) - The kneeling movement has been going on for over a year, but are we any closer to finding common ground and improving conditions in America?
- [3 BIG Signs This Might Be Your Breakout Year](https://drstankovich.com/3-big-signs-this-might-be-your-breakout-year/) - A lot of athletes talk a big game when it comes to being the best, but not all are prepared to do what it takes -- are you?
- [Learn About a Big (But Preventable) Potential Danger for Athletes](https://drstankovich.com/learn-about-a-big-but-preventable-potential-danger-for-athletes/)
- [Important Tips for Athletes to Work Successfully with the Coach](https://drstankovich.com/important-tips-for-athletes-to-work-successfully-with-the-coach/) - Oftentimes athletes become frustrated with the coach, but trying to change the coach is not advised - try this advice instead.
- [Don't Overthink! Use this Approach Instead When it Comes to Mastering Sports](https://drstankovich.com/dont-overthink-use-this-approach-instead-when-it-comes-to-mastering-sports/) - Many athletes obsess when it comes to improving their game, but it doesn't have to be this way. Trust your stuff, and develop confidence & conviction instead.
- [Drugs or Medicine? A Psychological Question of Perception](https://drstankovich.com/drugs-or-medicine-a-psychological-question-of-perception/) - How we describe substances - drugs or medicine - dramatically impacts our perception, and in many cases how likely we are sign our kids up as consumers.
- [How to Find Motivation for Anything You Do in Life](https://drstankovich.com/how-to-find-motivation-for-anything-you-do-in-life/) - Have you ever lost your motivation for something, and wished you could get it back? If so, check out this important reminder of how you can quickly find your motivation again.
- [Can College Football and Academics Continue to Co-Exist?](https://drstankovich.com/can-college-football-and-academics-continue-to-co-exist/) - More college football players are speaking out about the increasing difficulties of balancing required school work with time needed to play college football.
- [Save Friday Night Lights for High School Football](https://drstankovich.com/save-friday-night-lights-for-high-school-football/) - Friday night high school football may soon be challenged by pro and college football, but is this a good thing?
- [Understanding Sports Anxiety -- And How to Beat it](https://drstankovich.com/understanding-sports-anxiety-and-how-to-beat-it/) - Sports anxiety is the #1 factor that prohibits athletes from performing their best, making it very important for athletes to learn skills to overcome.
- [Help Student Athletes Stay in Front of Stress with Start of New School Year](https://drstankovich.com/help-student-athletes-stay-in-front-of-stress-with-start-of-new-school-year/) - School is just around the corner, is your son or daughter fully prepared for the stress of balancing school and sports?
- [Learn the Best Way to Help Kids Maximize the Athletic Experience - Start this Conversation Today](https://drstankovich.com/learn-the-best-way-to-help-kids-maximize-the-athletic-experience-start-this-conversation-today/) - Important conversations need to be started by sports parents and coaches with young athletes if we want kids to maximize the athletic experience.
- [NFL Concussion Study Results Impacts Athletes of All Ages, All Sports](https://drstankovich.com/nfl-concussion-study-results-impacts-athletes-of-all-ages-all-sports/) - The recent NFL study revealing the prevalence of CTE brain injuries raises concerns for athletes playing other contact sports, including kids.
- [Fun Team Traditions - or Dangerous Hazing?](https://drstankovich.com/fun-team-traditions-or-dangerous-hazing/) - The line between dangerous (and illegal) hazing versus fun, team building traditions can be a difficult one to identify, but the differences between these two practices can be quite dramatic.
- [Does Improving Sport Safety Negatively Impact On-field Excitement and Competition?](https://drstankovich.com/does-improving-sport-safety-negatively-impact-on-field-excitement-and-competition/) - HS girls softball pitchers in Missouri will soon be required to wear helmets in an effort to reduce injuries and provide better protective measures.
- [The Dog Days of Summer Warn of Sports Burnout Susceptibility](https://drstankovich.com/the-dog-days-of-summer-warn-of-sports-burnout-susceptibility/) - Keep an eye out, sports burnout often occurs at the end of a long, busy summer sports schedule.
- [Stop Stressing & Start Living: Beating the Rings of Stress](https://drstankovich.com/stop-stressing-start-living-beating-the-rings-of-stress/)
- [6 Tips to Winning the Mental Moments in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/6-tips-to-winning-the-mental-moments-in-sports-2/) - Develop your mental toughness and level the playing field against athletes with more natural abilities and physical strength, speed, and quickness.
- [6 Tips to Winning the Mental Moments in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/6-tips-to-winning-the-mental-moments-in-sports/) - Develop your mental toughness and level the playing field against athletes with more natural abilities and physical strength, speed, and quickness.
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- [Learn Why Listening to the Coach Helps Athletes Play their Best](https://drstankovich.com/learn-why-listening-to-the-coach-helps-athletes-play-their-best/) - While coaches can sometimes be frustrating for athletes to deal with, it makes a lot of sense to find ways to work together for team success.
- [The Impact of "Unfinished Business" in Sports](https://drstankovich.com/the-impact-of-unfinished-business-in-sports/) - Learn about a unique variable associated with the challenges many athletes experience when faced with sport retirement.
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- [Has Adderall Become the New Steroid for Athletes Seeking Improved Performance?](https://drstankovich.com/has-adderall-become-the-new-steroid-for-athletes-seeking-improved-performance/)
- [Athletes Need to Control Emotions if they Want to Play their Best](https://drstankovich.com/athletes-need-to-control-emotions-if-they-want-to-play-their-best/) - Sports are an emotional life experience, but exercising maturity and discipline when faced with adversity are essential for athletes striving to maximize athletic talents and abilities.
- [Play Your Best by Playing with HEART](https://drstankovich.com/play-your-best-by-playing-with-heart/) - Playing with intrinsic motivation, or "heart," is when athletes compete for their own internal reasons and usually leads to increased focus and motivation.
- [Want to Play Your Best? Then Learn from the Best](https://drstankovich.com/want-to-play-your-best-then-learn-from-the-best/) - If you want to play your best then it is imperative that you find great models to learn from as you develop your athletic skills.
- [Pre-Game Preparation Tips for Peak Athletic Performance](https://drstankovich.com/pre-game-preparation-tips-for-peak-athletic-performance/) - One of the most effective ways to improve your game is to learn ways to master your pre-game preparation -- learn more here!
- [Key Tips for Coaches to Maximize Team Success](https://drstankovich.com/key-tips-for-coaches-to-maximize-team-success/) - Team building is a big part of coaching, but often coaches get caught up in the X's and O's at the expense of developing strong relations with players.
- [Why Failing to Plan Really IS Planning to Fail](https://drstankovich.com/what-failing-to-plan-really-is-planning-to-fail/) - While planning things out in life can sometimes be a burden, when we don't plan we almost always plan to fail.
- [Colin Kaepernick Has Become a Fascinating Sport Sociology Case Study](https://drstankovich.com/colin-kaepernick-has-become-a-fascinating-sport-sociology-case-study/) - Colin Kaepernick remains a free agent, but what are the real reasons why he still isn't signed?
- [The Athlete's Mind: GOOD TO GREAT](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-good-to-great/) - Athletes looking to take their game from good to great need to do things different and better than the competition.
- [5 Ways to Quickly Break Sports Slumps](https://drstankovich.com/5-ways-to-quickly-break-sports-slumps/)
- [Learn the Fastest Routes to Becoming a Professional Athlete](https://drstankovich.com/learn-the-fastest-routes-to-becoming-a-professional-athlete/) - While the odds are against your kid becoming a pro athlete, there are a few unique routes that might increase the odds a little bit.
- [Helping Kids Deal with Stress in Youth Sports](https://drstankovich.com/helping-kids-deal-with-stress-in-youth-sports/) - Sports today can cause a lot of stress for kids, making it that much more important that sports parents and coaches help teach kids important stress coping life skills.
- [Coaching 101: Maximizing Your Team's Talent by Addressing Team Chemistry](https://drstankovich.com/coaching-101-maximizing-your-teams-talent-by-addressing-team-chemistry/) - Rarely do teams just show up and win championships. Instead, great teams are developed by coaches who pay attention to team chemistry, cohesion, and climate.
- [Here's What to do the Next Time the Coach Yells "Focus out There!"](https://drstankovich.com/heres-what-to-do-the-next-time-the-coach-yells-focus-out-there/) - A lot of coaches yell "Focus out there!" to their team, but do kids really know what this means -- and more importantly, what to actually do?
- [Tips for Deciding How Many Sports Your Child Should Play this Summer](https://drstankovich.com/tips-for-deciding-how-many-sports-your-child-should-play-this-summer/) - Just how many sports should your child play this summer? Specialize in one, or play multiple at the same time? Learn more about the challenges related to this decision.
- [Learn this Simple Tip for Maximizing Athletic Potential](https://drstankovich.com/learn-this-simple-tip-for-maximizing-athletic-potential/) - Don't hold back when it comes to positive reinforcement if you want to improve athletic performance; instead, encourage effort and the results will soon follow!
- [The Athlete's Mind: SOCIAL MEDIA](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-social-media-3/) - Help athletes steer clear of negative posts and instead use social media for team building and pro-social reasons.
- [The Athlete's Mind: SOCIAL MEDIA](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-social-media-2/) - Student athletes who use social media need to be careful when it comes to emotionally-charged and/or offensive posts.
- [Fun or Sports Burnout - What's in Store for Your Child this Summer?](https://drstankovich.com/fun-or-sports-burnout-whats-in-store-for-your-child-this-summer/) - Ask yourself these key questions to see if you are setting your child up for a summer of fun or an intense sports schedule that will lead to sports burnout.
- [Helping Kids Balance Technology Fun with Life Responsibilities](https://drstankovich.com/helping-kids-balance-technology-fun-with-life-responsibilities/) - Kids today spend a lot of their time on smart phones and video games, often at the expense of academics and social activities, but there are steps parents can take to help.
- [Important Tips for Approaching the Coach About Playing Time](https://drstankovich.com/important-tips-for-approaching-the-coach-about-playing-time/) - If you're an athlete and want to see more playing time, make it a point to talk to your coach using these strategies designed to help you improve your chances.
- [The Athlete's Mind: CONFIDENCE](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-confidence/) - Confidence is king when it comes to sport (and life) success, making it vitally important for athletes to learn how to increase their confidence levels on a daily basis.
- [The Impact of Attitude on Human Performance & Success](https://drstankovich.com/the-impact-of-attitude-on-human-performance-success/) - Attitude makes all the difference in life, making it very important that we choose the right attitude needed for sports (and life) success.
- [What's More Important in Youth Sports, Growth or Accomplishments?](https://drstankovich.com/whats-more-important-in-youth-sports-growth-or-accomplishments/) - There is debate in youth sports whether success should be measured by accomplishments on the field, or individual growth made over the course of a season.
- [5 Key Youth Sport Parent "Dont's"](https://drstankovich.com/5-key-youth-sport-parent-donts/) - A sports parent "Don't" list is provided to help remind people of things not to do in order to ensure kids have a fun, safe, and meaningful sport experience.
- [Bob Knight, Still Lowering the Bar for Coach Behavior - Even in Retirement](https://drstankovich.com/bob-knight-still-lowering-the-bar-for-coach-behavior-even-in-retirement/) - Controversial former coach Bob Knight is in the news again, stating that he wished his former bosses at Indiana were "all dead."
- [Making the Jump to College Athletics: 5 Myths & Realities](https://drstankovich.com/making-the-jump-to-college-athletics-5-myths-realities/) - The jump from high school to college athletics can be daunting, making it important to fully understand the differences between the myths and realities of this transition.
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- [Analyzing the Effectiveness of Colin Kaepernick's Protest a Year Later](https://drstankovich.com/analyzing-the-effectiveness-of-colin-kaepernicks-protest-a-year-later/) - Colin Kaepernick protested the national anthem last year, but recently said he would no longer take a knee. Do we know what evidence he saw for positive change?
- [The Athlete's Mind: IN VIVO TRAINING](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-in-vivo-training/) - Try to create in-vivo, or real practice situations that mimic games if you want to maximize practice conditions.
- [Candice Wiggins Reports of Sexual Discrimination Different, But Equally important](https://drstankovich.com/candice-wiggins-reports-of-sexual-discrimination-different-but-equally-important/) - WNBA star Candice Wiggins reports being harassed for being straight in a league she reports is almost exclusively gay. Sexual discrimination has no place in sports, regardless of who is straight or gay.
- [Rick Ankiel, Booze, and the Battle to Control Sports Anxiety](https://drstankovich.com/rick-ankiel-booze-and-the-battle-to-control-sports-anxiety/) - Former MLB player Rick Ankiel revealed this week that he used alcohol to help offset nerves he experienced from playing baseball. Sports anxiety is real, and here's information to help.
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- [This Spring Most HS Seniors Will Experience Sport Retirement - Will They Be Ready?](https://drstankovich.com/this-spring-most-hs-seniors-will-experience-sport-retirement-will-they-be-ready/) - This spring 95% of high school seniors will experience sport retirement, and many will deal with a lot of distress as a result. Learn the warning and signs and how you can help.
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- [Parent Tips for Approaching the Coach About Playing Time](https://drstankovich.com/parent-tips-for-approaching-the-coach-about-playing-time/) - Playing time is the #1 reason why parents approach coaches, but this meeting doesn't have to be negative or contentious.
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- [When is Too Much When it Comes to Youth Sports?](https://drstankovich.com/when-is-too-much-when-it-comes-to-youth-sports/) - How much is too much when it comes to youth sports? The more sports kids play, the greater the risks of injuries and burnout. Conversely, more sports can be a great thing for some kids.
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- [The Athlete's Mind: RESPECT THE REF'S](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-respect-the-refs/) - What should you expect from youth sport referees?
- [Minor League Pro Football - with College on the Side](https://drstankovich.com/minor-league-pro-football-with-college-on-the-side/) - It's official, assistant college football coaches are now making more than 1 million dollars a year. As salaries increase, can we expect more cheating to keep athletes eligible?
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- [The Athlete's Mind: LUCK](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-luck/) - While luck does occasionally factor in to sport outcomes, athletes are encouraged to instead assume responsibility for both their success and failures.
- [The Athlete's Mind: MENTAL TOUGHNESS](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-mental-toughness/) - Athletes who develop mental toughness play with better focus, motivation, and intensity.
- [An Interesting Hybrid Amateur/Pro Sports Model Has Arrived](https://drstankovich.com/an-interesting-hybrid-amateurpro-sports-model-has-arrived/) - An effort is being made to develop a football league for players interested in making it to the NFL, but not as interested in staying eligible in college classes.
- [4 Fantastic Ways for Sports Parents to Empower Kids to Play their Best](https://drstankovich.com/4-fantastic-ways-for-sports-parents-to-empower-kids-to-play-their-best/) - Sports parents who empower their kids through sports not only help them play their best, but also create stronger relationships, too.
- [The Athlete's Mind: QUICK FIXES](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-quick-fixes/) - There are a lot of gimmicks and quick fix treatments offered to athletes designed to boost performance, but do they really work -- and are they safe?
- [Learn the 5 Key Steps to Building a Sports Dynasty](https://drstankovich.com/learn-the-5-key-steps-to-building-a-sports-dynasty/) - Developing a sports team dynasty is no easy task, but it is possible by learning about the psychological variables most closely linked to team cohesion.
- [Learn How to Experience Massive Success by Taking Control](https://drstankovich.com/learn-how-to-experience-massive-success-by-taking-control/) - Becoming the best that you can be starts by taking full control of your life, and what better time to start then the beginning of a new year? Learn how to minimize stress and play your best by gaining control of all the decisions you make.
- [The Athlete's Mind: INTEGRITY](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-integrity/) - Integrity is an essential foundation piece for the spirit of fair competition.
- [4 Warning Signs Sports Pressure is Getting to You](https://drstankovich.com/4-warning-signs-sports-pressure-is-getting-to-you/) - Sports pressure is real, and if left untreated can hold athletes back from reaching their full athletic potential.
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- [See the Ball, Be the Ball: Imagery Tips for Sport Success](https://drstankovich.com/see-the-ball-be-the-ball-imagery-tips-for-sport-success/) - Imagery is a powerful sport psychology tool that can help athletes with confidence development, focus, skill acquisition, and resiliency.
- [The Athlete's Mind: DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-dont-believe-the-hype/) - When athletes become intoxicated with their own success, they run the risk of losing focus and eventually playing well below their potential.
- [Essential Sport Parenting Tips for an Awesome Youth Sport Experience](https://drstankovich.com/essential-sport-parenting-tips-for-an-awesome-youth-sport-experience/) - Being a great sports fan at youth games isn't always easy to define, but here are a few of the basics every parent should consider the next time out to a game.
- [Athletes, Do You Want it as Bad as the Competition?](https://drstankovich.com/athletes-do-you-want-it-as-bad-as-the-competition/) - A lot of athletes claim they want to be the best, but in many cases their claim is nothing more than words. In order to be the best you must fully commit to the process.
- [The Athlete's Mind: TEAM CHEMISTRY](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-team-chemistry/) - Team chemistry describes the inter-personal relationships between team members, and plays a big part in team success.
- [Remind Student Athletes that with Leadership Comes Great Responsibility](https://drstankovich.com/remind-student-athletes-that-with-leadership-comes-great-responsibility/) - Student athletes are expected to lead their lives as role models and leaders, but rarely are they made aware of the great responsibility this entails.
- [Learn the Single Most Important Tip to Coaching Success](https://drstankovich.com/learn-the-single-most-important-tip-to-coaching-success/) - Coach success relies on a lot of things, but there is one thing every coach should do if the goal is to help kids fully develop - on and off the field.
- [Why Kids Who Squirm in their Seats are Not "Mentally Ill"](https://drstankovich.com/why-kids-who-squirm-in-their-seats-are-not-mentally-ill/) - Amazingly, society now views kids who squirm in their seats as being "mentally ill" once the ADHD tag is affixed to otherwise healthy kids who simply like to move.
- [The Athlete's Mind: MOMENTUM](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-momentum/) - Momentum is key in sports and can make up the difference between teams "on paper."
- [Take the Sports Parent Quiz to See How You Stack Up](https://drstankovich.com/take-the-sports-parent-quiz-to-see-how-you-stack-up/) - Take the sports parent quiz to see how you stack up when it comes to providing the optimal sport experience for your child.
- [Pool Players - Beat Nerves and WIN MORE GAMES!](https://drstankovich.com/pool-players-beat-nerves-and-win-more-games/) - Mental lapses and breakdowns are #1 reason why pool players struggle to improve from good to GREAT. Learn what you can do to maximize your game and play to levels you have never seen.
- [The Athlete's Mind: SPORTSMANSHIP](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-sportsmanship-2/) - Sportsmanship is vital when looking to maximize the sport experience, and requires that athletes embrace the idea of playing with integrity, fairness, and respect as top priorities.
- [Drugs or Medicine?  The Word You Choose Often Dictates Your Attitude](https://drstankovich.com/drugs-or-medicine-the-word-you-choose-often-dictates-your-attitude/) - How you refer to your treatment dictates a lot. Are you using medicine, or a drug? Each word carries a different implied meaning to many people.
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- [Tips for Using the Sport Performance Assessment (SPA)](https://drstankovich.com/tips-for-using-the-sport-performance-assessment-spa/) - The Sport Performance Assessment is an invaluable app designed to help athletes learn about - and improve - their mental toughness.
- [The Athlete's Mind: NO EXCUSES](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-no-excuses/) - Athletes who don't blame others and instead assume responsibility for their actions and outcomes increase their chances of reaching their FULL athletic potential.
- [The Athlete's Mind: BEATING FEAR](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-beating-fear/) - Fear holds athlete's back from developing the confidence needed to reach their full potential.
- [6 BIG Tips for Successful Youth Sports Coaching](https://drstankovich.com/6-big-tips-for-successful-youth-sports-coaching/) - Being a great coach requires many important talents and skills, including these six big tips designed to help.
- [Essential Coach Team-Building Tips for Sport Success](https://drstankovich.com/essential-coach-team-building-tips-for-sport-success/)
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- [4 Important Questions Sports Parents Should Ask their Kids](https://drstankovich.com/4-important-questions-sports-parents-should-ask-their-kids/) - Sports parents must be active and engaged in the sport experience if they want to ensure their kids have a great time competing. To this point, it is imperative to ask these 4 questions.
- [The Athlete's Mind: NO SHORTCUTS](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-no-shortcuts/) - Great athlete's know that to be the best there are no shortcuts.
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- [Sport Performance Assessment (SPA)](https://drstankovich.com/sport-performance-assessment-spa/)
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- [The Essential Toolkit for Coaches](https://drstankovich.com/the-essential-toolkit-for-coaches/)
- [The Essential Toolkit for Athletes](https://drstankovich.com/the-essential-toolkit-for-athletes/)
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- [The Athlete's Mind: CHOKING](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-choking/) - Choking occurs when athletes fail to live up to their potential.
- [The Mental Toughness Guide to Athletic Success eBook](https://drstankovich.com/the-mental-toughness-guide-to-athletic-success-ebook/)
- [The Athlete's Mind: AGGRESSION](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-aggression/) - Learn about the different types of aggression athletes experience playing sports.
- [The Athlete's Mind: ROLE MODELING](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-role-modeling/) - Athlete's are expected to be role models and create positive change in their schools and communities.
- [Student Athletes Have Visibility & Platform to Make Positive Change](https://drstankovich.com/student-athletes-have-visibility-platform-to-make-positive-change/) - Student athletes are asked (and expected) to be role models, and sometimes this includes raising awareness to issues in their schools and communities.
- [The Athlete's Mind: INJURY RECOVERY](https://drstankovich.com/the-athletes-mind-injury-recovery-2/) - The psychological aspects of injury management are just as important as managing the physical pain from a sports injury.
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