By Jim Davis “Voodoo” was known all over Ireland. At least to those who played American Football. I’m not referring to Celtic traditions and fairy rings, “Voodoo” was the nickname of Erin Wagner, a defensive end who stood about 6’4” and filled out that frame with 240 hard-earned pounds. Voodoo…
By Mike Clayton, USA Wrestling In today’s fast-paced world, we’re constantly bombarded with messages about instant gratification and overnight success. We see perfectly curated social media feeds for our heroes in sports, entertainment, and business and it can be easy to feel envy for the achievements of others as we…
By: David Gardy Ermann[1] Super Bowl 58 featured the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a seventh-year pro and former first round draft selection, led the Chiefs to his fourth Super Bowl appearance. Brock Purdy, a second-year pro and former Mr. Irrelevant (last player selected…
By: David Gardy Ermann[1] Sunday afternoon’s NFC divisional round playoff match-up between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will feature Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield as the starting quarterbacks. Both players were once the first overall selection in the NFL Draft. Goff in 2016 and Mayfield in 2018. Although…
By Gary McChalicher, Justin Loudon, and Jim Davis Sports offer the most powerful learning environment on the planet, IF we decide to use that platform wisely. Power does not always elicit positive outcomes. While ‘sports gone wrong’ is still a daily headline, intentional, thoughtful coaching can teach lessons that last…
By Carissa Gump, OLY, MPA At a certain point in their athletic journeys, athletes inevitably confront the daunting inquiry: “Now what?” This pivotal question is not exclusive to seasoned professionals or Olympians but also resonates with young athletes at the recreational level, middle school, high school, and collegiate level as…
What happens when self-talk and mindset limit performance? We call it, "going internal". Everyone does it and it’s something we fight against as Marines. It takes self-awareness to know you’re doing it, and good leadership to recognize it in others. As an officer, you will need to be able to…
"You don't just run when you're feeling out of shape, you run to stay fit, to stay healthy. #MentalHealth is the same. It is not purely an intervention. It's not just for when things go wrong. It's part of who we are."
Grit is defined as "the tendency to sustain interest in and effort toward very long-term goals (Duckworth et al., 2007). It belongs in a coach/educator's toolkit. The term "toolkit" refers to skills and strategies used by the professional with a student, and taught to the student for future use. We…
Physical Education is an essential part of any school curriculum, as it provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to lead healthy and active lives. It teaches them about the benefits of being physically active, which include improved physical and mental health, increased academic performance, and enhanced social…