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Cal State Fullerton falls to Missouri in first round of NCAA softball regional
The Titans’ potential road to their first NCAA Super Regional since 2007 got longer after a first-round loss to Missouri in the NCAA Los Angeles Regional.
5 Things You Can Learn From the Golden State Warriors' Stunning Collapse
They thought they were going to win it all. And then they didn't.
Sports needs villains: Why the Golden State Warriors should relish being hated
An exercise in how to go from loved to hated in a few easy steps
How ‘Flow’ Unlocks Heights of Human Performance
"Flow" refers to a state of complete focus, peace of mind and instinctive action. This elusive state of mind is the subject of author Steven Kotler's new book, "The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance." The author spent over a decade studying extreme athletes to understand how flow has propelled them to physical feats that were once thought impossible. Kotler argues that once we understand how flow works, we can use it to improve performance in all aspects of…
A Bad Seed or a Shining Star?
Pride is a state of mind vital for any champion to have—pride in yourself, your accomplishments, your team, and your school. But there is a flip...
The trick to peak performance is finding your elusive state of flow
To experience a state of flow, we need be able to intensely focus and give it our all
Kids and sports: How much is too much?
Dr. James Andrews, an orthopedic surgeon to many professional athletes came out with a video recently stating that what kids need is rest from their sport not more time in their sport. Many of the injuries that are occurring in kids today are because they are doing too much and what they are being asked to do, run faster, throw harder, is more than what their body can handle.
How elite athletes keep their heads in the game
Though the physicality of professional athletes may be the most visible part of their game, their mental training is just as important—and it can be just as rigorous. Distractions are inevitable, failure looms, and the mind has the power to disrupt a victory as easily as any physical injury. So, professional athletes must train to control their minds, regulate focus, control emotional mayhem, and reach the state of flow that creates highlight-reel performances.
5 Benefits of Sportscasting Our Child's Struggles
‘Sportscasting’ (or ‘broadcasting’) is the term infant specialist Magda Gerber coined to describe the nonjudgmental, “just the facts” verbalization of events she advised parents to use to support infants and toddlers as they struggle to develop new skills. Sportscasters don’t judge, fix, shame, or blame. They just keep children safe, observe and state what they … Continued
Simple Tips to Improve Your Softball Hitting
Great athletes have a natural beauty and rhythm to their motion that makes everything they do seem effortless. The control they have over their game, like a good softball hitter with her softball...
10 Things Softball Players Miss When They Stop Playing
Eventually, we grow too old, but we never forget the memories.
3 Reasons Why You Should Always Line a Softball
Whether you are a pitcher, catcher, infielder or outfielder, it’s important to always line a softball you use in practice.
5 Reasons You Should Play Softball to Stay Fit
Softball is a popular sport around the world, but over the years, it has attracted a large female audience. In fact, most professional softball players are female and male athletes haven’t taken to the sport with great enthusiasm. However, the trend is slowly but surely changing. The simple point here is that softball is a…
Softball Players, Are you Keeping Up with Your Dynamic Stretching?
CoachUp Nation recommends a combination of dynamic and static stretching for softball players. “Dynamic stretching keeps your body moving and your muscles warm, which helps prevent soreness and injury. Static stretching is more conventional; it involves keeping your body still.” When you bend over to touch your toe, that’s an example of static stretching.. Static…
