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Too bad we all don't have super powers to access throughout the day in dealing with life and athletic challenges.  The best we can do is borrow the S from Clark Kent turned Superman when the heat gets turned up in life and on the playing field is to believe in the S: Sing is the thing. If you look closely Superman has ear buds in as he listens to his favorite pump up, kick butt, destroy the villain song. Replace doubt and wandering thoughts with a song and its lyrics and rhyt

Social media has made it so easy to increase our network of friends and stay connected 24/7.  We share pics and stories and make new friends and "like" others with a simple click. We can find a stranger and follow them in the blink of an eye. Texting and group chats gives us access and a cyber voice whenever we want.  Technology will only get better in shrinking the world and allowing all us to view, comment and make even more friends in the middle of the night. As we  I - te

Regionals, sectionals, World Series, championship games. The big games that we all dream about playing in..... and winning! Some teams and players seem more relaxed, focused and ready for the big moment. Other teams wilt under the self induced pressure of what they perceive to be the BIG game. Here's the menu to choose from the next time you and your team think it's a Big game: Starts at the top. Coaches and seniors demonstrate the same calmness and ho hum attitude as if the

Every season we see the same pattern of behavior that derails so many players chances of finding a good fit to continue their sport at the college level. Can you and your parents handle the truth?  Here we go: 1. I'm an all-star, all region, hit .400 my junior year. Who cares. College coaches aren't interested in local accolades that have no relevance to the hundreds of other players they are evaluating. Do you have the technical skills to play at the next level? That's it. I

Lebron, Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, Derek Jeter, the William sisters. A few names of athletes we enjoy watching who  "steal time" and slow time down to their advantage in the fast paced world they all play in! Stop and smell the roses. We hear that often as a reminder to enjoy each day and more accurately, each passing moment we never get back.  The "rich" people ( not money rich) appreciate the little things each day and are so wrapped up in the simple littke moments eac

You ever wonder how much more enjoyable and better you would play if your mindset had it scheduled as your final appearance in your sport or activity. With no anticipation or fear of tommorow,  play becomes easy and pure enjoyment of every minute is like a drug you can't get enough of (endorphins rule)! Players are always told to play in the moment and play worry free. Easier said then done but focused attention to the following will help: Your farewell game would have more s

Not familiar with the cable tv series " Pretty little liars"  You live under a rock or something? No worries. I'll give you a quick summary; a bunch of spoiled brat millineums that lie and live in the superficial world of perceived wealth and where looks and beauty rule over intelligence and honesty. We all may find  ourselves  telling a little fib or stretching the truth sometimes.  It's wrong and we know it but everyone else does it so it's cool. We justify the lie so it do