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Monday Motivation: Every Player Matters!
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Monday Motivation: Every Player Matters!

By Bella Nevin|October 2, 2023

“Every single player matters. Every single player can change the course of the game.” — Bill Belichick Bill Belichick is one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time. He...

Are Plant-Based Diets Sustainable for Student-Athletes?
PLANT POWER!
Are Plant-Based Diets Sustainable for Student-Athletes?

By Rhys Davies|September 19, 2023

There are several elite athletes out there today who compete at the highest level and eat a plant-based diet. For example, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic, Olympic sprinter Morgan Mitchell, NBA...

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How Did You Primarily Communicate With College Coaches During Your Recruiting Process?
How Did You Primarily Communicate With College Coaches During Your Recruiting Process?
Monday Motivation: Love What You Do!
HAVE A SUCCESSFUL WEEK!
Monday Motivation: Love What You Do!

By Bella Nevin|September 18, 2023

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” -Pelé Pelé is the...

4 Ways to Help You Cope With an Injury
INJURY ADVICE
4 Ways to Help You Cope With an Injury

By Amanda Fassold|September 14, 2023

As an athlete, an injury can be one of the most challenging obstacles to overcome. Not only can they prevent you from participating in your sport, but they can also...

7 Ways to Identify Mental Health Challenges in Athletes and 5 Strategies to Help
STOP THE STIGMA
7 Ways to Identify Mental Health Challenges in Athletes and 5 Strategies to Help

By Amanda Fassold|September 12, 2023

Mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, affecting individuals from all walks of life, including athletes. The rigorous demands, performance pressures, and intense competition in the sports world...

6 Things to Do During the Offseason
TAKE ADVANTAGE!
6 Things to Do During the Offseason

By Amanda Fassold|September 11, 2023

As an athlete, the offseason can be a critical time to rest and recharge both physically and mentally. However, it’s also important to stay in shape and maintain your fitness...

Monday Motivation: Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy!
START OF YOUR WEEK WELL!
Monday Motivation: Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy!

By Bella Nevin|September 11, 2023

Make sure your worst enemy is not living between your own two ears. –Laird Hamilton Laird Hamilton is a big wave surfer from Hawaii. Hamilton was one of the main...

Fueling Success: The Importance of Post-Training Nutrition
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Fueling Success: The Importance of Post-Training Nutrition

By Rebecca Lutz|August 28, 2023

Athletes undergo intense physical exertion during training, pushing their bodies to the limits to achieve peak performance. While training is vital for enhancing athletic abilities, it’s only one piece of...

Monday Motivation: Achieve Your Dreams!
SEIZE THE DAY
Monday Motivation: Achieve Your Dreams!

By Bella Nevin|August 28, 2023

There is always going to be a reason why you can’t do something; your job is to constantly look for the reasons why you can achieve your dreams. —Shannon Miller...

8 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget as a College Student-Athlete
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8 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget as a College Student-Athlete

By Rebecca Lutz|August 22, 2023

Being a college student-athlete comes with a unique set of challenges and responsibilities. Balancing academics, training, and social life can be overwhelming, especially when trying to maintain a healthy diet....

Monday Motivation: Believe in Yourself!
GRAND SLAM YOUR MONDAY!
Monday Motivation: Believe in Yourself!

By Bella Nevin|August 21, 2023

Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t pretend that you do and, and some point, you will. —Venus Williams Venus Williams is one of the most famous tennis players...

7 Tips for Eating in the College Dining Hall as a Student-Athlete
ACE THE DINING HALL!
7 Tips for Eating in the College Dining Hall as a Student-Athlete

By Bella Nevin|August 16, 2023

Everything is new when you get to college. You have a new room, team, classes, and friends. As a bonus, you even have to eat new food in the dining...

Fueling Champions: 17 Essential Nutrition Tips for College Athletes
EAT UP!
Fueling Champions: 17 Essential Nutrition Tips for College Athletes

By Rebecca Lutz|August 14, 2023

College athletes lead demanding lives, juggling academics and athletics. This means that proper nutrition is crucial for peak performance. Here’s a comprehensive list of 17 essential nutrition tips that will...

Monday Motivation: Want to Win!
BE A WINNER
Monday Motivation: Want to Win!

By Bella Nevin|August 14, 2023

Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is. Vince Lombardi Vince Lombardi is best known as a football coach for the Green Bay Packers from 1959-1967. During his time as...

Monday Motivation: Believe in the Impossible!
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Monday Motivation: Believe in the Impossible!

By Bella Nevin|August 7, 2023

I believe in the impossible because no one else does. Florence Griffith-Joyner Florence Griffith-Joyner is known as one of the best track and field athletes of all time. Griffith-Joyner started...

Monday Motivation: Take Today!
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Monday Motivation: Take Today!

By Bella Nevin|July 31, 2023

The past doesn’t matter. Take today. -Becky Sauerbrunn Becky Sauerbrunn is a defender on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. She also plays in the National Women’s Soccer League for...

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