How to Motivate Athletes

Coaches, parents and athletes can all work together on motivation to make sure athletes stay positive give all they can and get all they can from youth sports and high school sports.

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  Ensuring Athletes Know the Value and Purpose of Conditioning

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  Sam Peszek discusses some tips on how to motivate athletes to do conditioning.

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  Matthew Slater on Overcoming Obstacles and Injuries

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  Learn more about the biggest obstacles Matthew Slater has faced during his career.

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  Matthew Slater on Wearing a Jersey: Grateful for the Opportunities

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  Learn more about what wearing the New England Patriots jersey means to Matthew Slater.

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  The Importance of Service: Matthew Slater on Giving Back to the Community

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  Learn more about Matthew Slater and the importance he places on giving back to his community in New England.

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  The Preparation Process: A Gameday Mentality

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  Learn more about Matthew Slater's mentality and gameday mindset.

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  What Wearing a Jersey Represents: Teamwork, Sacrifice and Accountability

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  Learn more about what wearing a New England Patriots jersey means to Matthew Slater.

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  Postgame Speeches: The Significance of Authenticity

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  Learn more about Matthew Slater and the topics he discusses in his postgame speeches.

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  Kelly Kratz on How Parents Should Prepare Their Kids to Return Sports

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  In this clip, Kelly Kratz talks about how parents should prepare their kids to return to sports post pandemic.

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  Healing Centered Coaching: Asking "What is right with you?"

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  PCA and [Coaching Corps](https://coachingcorps.org/) both share a desire to ensure high quality coaches are...

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  Defining The Role of a Coach: Game Changing Tips

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  Coaches can have a profound impact on their teams— here are some tips to change the game for kids.