Sport involves a considerable amount of competition which provides challenges and opportunities for players to grow both as an athlete and an individual. However, when too much focus is put on the outcome of competition, an athlete’s skills and abilities may suffer resulting in poor performances. When winning becomes the most important aspect of playing… Read More »
Alumni Spotlight with Kelsey Christensen
Alumni Spotlight with Kelsey Christensen “It was an awesome experience over the last two years” Kelsey graduated from the Sport Coaching and Leadership master’s degree in the summer of 2018. She is now an assistant coach for the women’s softball team at the College of the Holy Cross. Find out more about Kelsey’s experience in… Read More »
Five Strategies for Coaching the High School Athlete
Millions of teenagers participate in sport each year in the United States. Last year, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) reported that almost 8 million high school students participated in a sport at their school. This is good news as sport participation has the potential to benefit youth both psychologically and physically.… Read More »