As an athlete, focus is a crucial piece in one’s arsenal. It allows the athlete to tune out outside problems, comments and pain. Focus clearly paves the journey an athlete must take to meet his objective on the ice. For most players keeping focused is an issue. Life’s issues and pressures can misguide them into… Continue reading Reclaiming One’s Focus (OPD: 2015)
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The Sexualization Of Athletes (OPD: 2015)
A couple of weeks ago, Mark Lazarus, an executive for NBC Sports, stated he wished the guys playing in the Stanley Cup would shave off their beards. Mind you, growing a beard during the Stanley Cup playoffs has been a tradition since the 1980s. But in Lazarus’ words, “Let’s get their faces out there. Let’s… Continue reading The Sexualization Of Athletes (OPD: 2015)
Strike Out For Soccer (OPD: 06/03/16)
Earlier today, Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman issued a ruling stating that the U.S. Women’s National Team could not strike due to a clause in previous agreements with the its governing body. Give credit to the U.S. Soccer Federation. The Federation argued a strike could cause the USWNT to withdraw from the Olympics and thereby injure… Continue reading Strike Out For Soccer (OPD: 06/03/16)