Dr. Chris Stankovich's Articles – October 2010 Archive (17)

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The "politics" of sports

Many parents complain when their child isn't given a starting position, often pointing to "politics" as being the reason for the decision. Could it be that coaches make "political" decisions over putting the best kids on the field?? Or is that many parents have trouble seeing their child's ability objectively, and therefore look for another reason or someone to blame when their child doesn't see much playing time?



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 30, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

The abrupt loss of fame for athletes can be overwhelming

High profile athletes are famous one day, but barely recognizable after their playing days end. One possible reason why so many athletes have such difficulty when dealing with sport retirement is the sudden loss of perceived importance to the world, a challenge that most people will never personally experience.



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 27, 2010 at 11:42am — No Comments

Parents, are you really allowing your kid to quit sports?

A lot of parents tell me "if my child wanted to quit I would let him." The reality, however, is that some parents say these words, but everything else about their voice tone and body language screams the opposite. For some parents their own personal stake in sports is more than their kid's, which often leads to big problems when it comes to balancing quitting versus sport burnout.



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 26, 2010 at 11:57am — No Comments

Athletes and their terrible spin job PR teams

When athletes get into trouble these days, how they respond to the media can make -- or break -- the athletes career. In recent years we have witnessed some really questionable PR moves made by athletes, from complete withdrawal (Tiger) to flat out denial (Roger Clemens). Although the athlete makes the final decision when it comes to how to respond to a crisis, the spin job team around them often plays a vital role in the decision -- leaving many to wonder about the credibility of these… Continue

Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 25, 2010 at 9:31am — No Comments

Are we "hard-wired" to love violence in sports?

This week the NFL is working hard to clean up the game -- specifically head-to-head contact. The question, however, is how they are going to do this when it appears as though violent aggression is precisely what grabs the attention of many fans who pay big bucks to support the NFL. In fact, we may even be genetically programmed to want to see violence in sports, making it even more challenging for the NFL to improive on-field safety while at the same time keeping their fan base.…



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 22, 2010 at 11:59am — No Comments

The Sports Doc Minute - 3 Focus Errors Athletes Experience

Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 21, 2010 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Youth & Interscholastic coach burnout - a growing American problem

While youth sport burnout usually captures the headlines, it may be youth coach burnout that should demand more attention! A growing number of youth and interscholastic coaches today are suffering from the strain, pressure, and unrealistic expectations associated with the job -- leaving many to have to cope with tremendous amounts of stress. Coach burnout can lead to a host of physical and emotional problems, drug and alcohol abuse, broken marriages, and… Continue

Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 20, 2010 at 9:02am — 2 Comments

The college football system - can it be improved upon?

Some teams play a killer schedule, while others play cupcakes --- would a playoff system help? The current system used in college football is controversial, unbalanced, and very confusing - but is it still the best system to use?



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 18, 2010 at 10:24am — No Comments

The legend of Michael Jordan - and what has happened since he left

As a coach, it can be challenging at times to find elite-level athletes who are tenacious and more concerned about winning championships than they are stroking their own ego and making billions of dollars. Michael Jordan is back in the news, making a claim that he could have scored "100 points today," and for gracing the cover of the new NBA 2K11 video game. While Jordan had his own flaws, as well as critics, from an overall perspective of his contributions on and off the court there aren't too… Continue

Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 15, 2010 at 11:10am — No Comments

The Sports Doc Minute: Leadership & Role Modeling for Athletes

Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 14, 2010 at 11:38am — No Comments

The expectations that come with an athletic scholarship

DI college athletic scholarships require big commitments - something many families are unaware of as they try to help their child earn a full-ride.



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 13, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

Athletes and naked text messages

Greg Oden tried this move a few months ago, as did Grady Sizemore....now it's Bret Favre's turn:

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 12, 2010 at 10:38am — No Comments

Power Balance bracelets: Do they really "work?"

As a coach Im sure you have seen some of your athletes wearing Power Balance bracelets lately, as they have become the latest craze in sports. They are marketed to help athletes with balance and energy, and while many athletes swear by their effectiveness, others are convinced it's really nothing more than the placebo effect at play. Today I offer thoughts on athletic superstitions and placebo effects in athletics:



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 11, 2010 at 2:53pm — 2 Comments

Womens sports and body image - especially for cheerleaders

A recent study examined the impact of girl cheerleaders who wear midriff uniforms and the relationship to body image and eating disorders. Unfortunately, findings suggest that revealing uniforms do in fact place girls at a higher risk for eating disorders. The double-standard for boys and girls pertaining to body image has been around for many decades, but examining uniforms is a newer research angle for scientists -- read more about the risks that many young girls face.…



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 8, 2010 at 1:31pm — No Comments

Fighting in hockey

Hockey is the last sport to not only tolerate fighting, but actually encourage it. With players getting injured and kids role modeling what athletes do, is it finally time for hockey to clean up fighting?



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 6, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

The Sports Doc Minute: 3 Tips for Athletic Success

Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 5, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments

For LBJ it's not racism, but rather how he handled "the decision"

This week LeBron James and Maverick Carter told CNN they believe racism may be behind why so many fans have turned on The King. Unfortunately, this simply isn't true. Instead, fans are bothered by the way James punked Cleveland, giving no advance warning that he was leaving town, and essentially handcuffing the franchise from signing other free agents this past summer.



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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on October 1, 2010 at 2:31pm — No Comments

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