Dr. Chris Stankovich's Articles – July 2012 Archive (8)

Are you ready for some football? Check out the SPA-Football to help with mental toughness!

It's that time of year again, and soon 2-a-days will be underway -- make sure the kids you coach and parent are fully prepared to make this their best football season yet! The…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 25, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

The Sexualization of Sport: Enter Womens Beach Volleyball

Now that I have your attention with the headline and accompanying picture to this article, what do you think about womens beach volleyball and how the athleticism these great athletes possess is sometimes lost on fans who are more interested in half-naked women than they are good volleyball players? …

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 24, 2012 at 2:39pm — No Comments

Examining Young Athletes who are Good at a Sport they Simply Don't Love

What do you do when you have a young athlete who is really good at a sport, yet doesn't love (or even like) playing that sport? This is an issue we see more frequently than you might expect, and it can lead to a host of problems and issues if not addressed. This week…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 23, 2012 at 6:55pm — No Comments

Should every kid get a ribbon for athletic participation?

Should every kid get a ribbon for simply being on the team? Some people feel we have gone overboard when it comes to "participation" rewards -- you can read more about the pros and…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 15, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Better Protection Needed for Kids in Sports Post-PSU Era

While there are many great things we can boast about when it comes to youth sports, the fact remains that the crimes committed at Penn State are not unique to Jerry Sandusky or PSU. In fact, if you do a Google search on sexual crimes and kids you will quickly see that increasingly more coaches…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 14, 2012 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Examining the relationship between athletic "potential" and success

As a coach I'm quite sure you have had parents tell you about their child's athletic "potential, making sure you didn't miss something in evaluating their son or daughter! This week I discuss athletic potential, and remind folks of how big the jump is…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 10, 2012 at 11:37am — No Comments

Travel League or Rec? Advice for Undecided Families Here!

Many sports families struggle when it comes to the decision of signing their kid up for a travel team versus a recreational sports league experience. This week I discuss some of the pros and cons to both, with the hopes that coaches will pass this along to parents confused about this very important…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 5, 2012 at 11:56am — No Comments

Nastia Liukin's failed Olympics bid reminds of the importance of athletes developing a "Plan B"

It was just one slip on the uneven bars that essentially ended years and years worth of athletic training for Nastia Liukin and her Olympic dream. Unfortunately sport careers can end in a moments notice, even if an athlete has given a lifetime toward training and development. …

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on July 2, 2012 at 2:34pm — No Comments