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Overcoming The Overjustification Effect
By Taylor Thomas
We all have that friend or athlete who is chomping at the bit to post about their latest workout on Instagram. This is why...
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The Athlete’s Brain with Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson
By TrainingPeaks
This week on the TrainingPeaks CoachCast Dirk interviews husband and wife duo Triathlete & Coach Lesley Paterson and...
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When to Ignore Your Athletes
By Patrick Smith
Generally speaking, focused & frequent communication are key to high-quality coaching service but sometimes silence is...
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Behavior Change Science and Coaching
By Andy Kirkland
Hitting a communication roadblock with an athlete? Maybe this strategy will help you make the gradual, painless...
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Tracking Psychological Health In TrainingPeaks
By Ben Foodman
As coaches, we will never (and should never aspire to) fill the role of doctors or psychologists for our athletes. But we...
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When Athlete Identity Falls Apart
By Patrick Smith
The athlete identity is fragile, and when something interrupts it (an injury, a major life event or say, a pandemic), it...
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More Mindfulness: Training Active & Flexible Attention
By Patrick Smith
Is mindfulness trendy? Yes. But is it super useful in endurance sports, also yes! Help your athletes bring their attention...
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Eliminate the Start Line Freak-out
By Ben Foodman
Here’s a technique to help your athlete reduce race day anxiety by simplifying the situation and creating space to...
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Simple Ways to Encourage Mental Wellness in Athletes
By Carrie McCusker
Coaches are uniquely positioned to not only create great training plans but also help in the creation of good mental health...
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Strategies for Anxious Athletes
By Patrick Smith
If you or your athletes have been feeling a little more anxious these days, trust us, you’re not alone. These tips...
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Navigating the Injury Recovery Mindset
By Caitlin Glenn Sapp
From an outsider’s perspective, recovering from an injury seems like a straightforward process, but for athletes, it...
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How Time Spent in the Woods Can Reset Your Tired Brain
By Phil White
Are you or your athletes hitting a training plateau or even drop-off due to mental exhaustion? Perhaps it’s time to try...