The ABC model in behavioral psychology outlines the relationship between antecedents, behaviors, and consequences. It serves as a diagnostic tool in various settings, but understanding behavior requires considering broader antecedents, including physiological and cultural factors. Integrating contemporary frameworks like HOP and CARE enhances this model, promoting sustainable behavior change through…
Youth athletes often face the combined demands of school and club sport participation with limited (if any) recovery between competitive seasons. Continuous training without adequate rest can contribute to overuse injuries, psychological burnout, and diminished performance – rather than progressive development they were aiming for (Brenner, 2007). Addressing overuse effectively…
James (Jim) Davis, Ed.M., MA, RSCC*E Proprioception is the body’s quiet cartographer. It is the internal sense that continuously draws and redraws a map of where we are in space (Proske & Gandevia, 2012). Without requiring sight or thought, it allows us to know the position of our limbs, the…
Jim Davis, Ed.M., MA, RSCC*E In 2014, pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom set out to better understand the student experience by sitting in on middle school classes. She sat. She sat some more. She then noticed that a day’s worth of sitting was affecting her ability to focus. She asked…
Jim Davis, Ed.M., MA, RSCC*E “That dog won’t hunt,” said the football coach about the athlete lagging during the final sprint. A tough appraisal. One of the most common psychological pitfalls in coaching is the fundamental attribution error (FAE). This principle, well-established in social psychology, refers to the tendency of…
Pat Williams, the legendary co-founder of the Orlando Magic, left an indelible mark on professional basketball and the city of Orlando. Over a remarkable 51-year career in the NBA, Williams exemplified what it means to be a leader—not only in title but in vision, courage, and service. Williams began his…
Jim Davis, Ed.M., MA, RSCC*E When I was playing football, more always seemed better. More loud music, more intensity, more work… counterintuitively, my methods did not always lead to more productivity or improved performance. When I started my coaching journey, my worst moments followed a similar path. I had not…
There’s more to sports than just winning games. That’s obvious to anyone reading Beyond Strength. But when it comes to teaching “life lessons”, there is debate regarding which lessons to teach. If you’re hoping to build strong, empowered, fulfilled people, you might want to consider some of the components of…
Jim Davis, Ed.M., MA, RSCC*E Milo of Croton was one of the strongest, toughest humans walking the planet around 500 BC. He was a renowned wrestler and strongman. He won an Olympic wrestling championship, and undocumented legends of his feats range from tossing boulders to wrestling lions. The legend of…
The following is Part One of a transcript collected from a commencement speech delivered at Newfound Regional in June of 2024; Bristol, New Hampshire. “It’s time to move on to the next chapter of your life. This will be an exciting one. I believe that you’re ready. I have great…