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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  Choosing to Make Youth Sports Better When They Return

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  With youth sports on hold, people are starting to understand their true value as tools for social development

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  5 Ways For Young Athletes to Improve Their Mental Health During COVID-19

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  Student-athletes face abrupt changes from the pandemic and it is critical that they focus on mental health.

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  HeadSharp: Improving Mental Fitness and Confidence

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  HeadSharp’s confidence system will help athletes understand how to build confidence.

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  Pat Fitzgerald: What Does Positive Coaching Mean To You?

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  Pat Fitzgerald describes the necessary attitude for positive coaching.

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  Herm Edwards on Preparation and Practice

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  Herm Edwards discusses how preparation makes sports fun

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  Discussion Guide: Hoosiers

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  Learn life lessons and engage with the movie Hoosiers by using these discussion questions.

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  Two Things Players Need To Know Before ANY Criticism

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  Learn what Coach Stewart has to say about filling his player's emotional tanks, important in college, too.

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  Marlon Stewart: Win Or Lose, Put Your All Into It

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  In this video, Assistant College Coach Marlon Stewart provides advice to HS Coaches and Athletes.

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  Fear of the Real World with Brent Sopel

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  Brent Sopel ([@brent_sopel](https://twitter.com/brent_sopel)) is a former NHL Defenseman and Stanley Cup...

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  The Brent Sopel Foundation: For Children with Dyslexia

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  Brent Sopel ([@brent_sopel](https://twitter.com/brent_sopel)) is a former NHL Defenseman and Stanley Cup...