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Breaking the Color Line: 1940 to 1946

By Library of Congress

In 1945, the Jim Crow policies of baseball changed forever when Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson of the Negro League's Kansas City Monarchs agreed to a contract that would bring Robinson into the major leagues in 1947.

Read on www.loc.gov

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The Kennedy Forum: Michael Phelps and David Axelrod Discuss Mental Health

Michael Phelps discusses his struggle with mental health through his swimming career.

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Michael Phelps
2018
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A Still Quiet Place for Athletes: Mindfulness Skills for Achieving Peak Performance and Finding Flow in Sports and Life

Find flow and reach peak performance—in sports and in life. Based on the groundbreaking Still Quiet Place mindfulness program, this workbook provides practical, step-by-step exercises and skills to help you gain present-moment awareness and achieve your athletic goals.

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Amy Saltzman MD
2018
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Mindfulness for Student Athletes: A Workbook to Help Teens Reduce Stress and Enhance Performance

With this fun and engaging workbook for young athletes, you’ll find practical ways to cope with stress and improve your performance, no matter what sport you play.

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Gina M Biegel, Todd H. Corbin
2018
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Percy Harvin Says He Was High Every Game He Played | Untold Stories

Former NFL star Percy Harvin tells B/R’s Master Tesfatsion he was high for every game he played because of issues he had with anxiety. The former Seahawk also tells all on the fight he got into with Golden Tate ahead of Super Bowl XLVIII—before Marshawn Lynch played peacemaker.

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2019
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Returning to “Athlete” after Concussion | Jaclyn Stephens | TEDxCSU

Athletes who have sustained concussions are at a heightened risk for new injuries, including new concussions, when they return to play. This increased risk of new injury is likely due to ineffective evaluation and treatment protocols.

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2019
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Deep Breathing as a Coping Skill | Athletes Connected

Former University of Michigan football player Will Heininger shares a 10-second breath coping skill he uses during times of anxiety and overwhelming opportunity. This is a skill many high-level athletes use to improve their performance and everyday living.

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2017
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Simone Biles Opens Up on Taking Anti-Anxiety Medication

In Good Morning America interview, Simone Biles talks about her anxiety issues.

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Simone Biles
2018
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Kevin Love Details His Battles with Mental Illness | ESPN

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love sits down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss suffering with anxiety and depression, having his first panic attack on November 5th, 2017 and how he can help others suffering from mental illness open up and get the help they need.

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2018
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Michael Phelps Opens Up About Struggles with Anxiety | TODAY

Legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps sat down with Megyn Kelly on Megyn Kelly TODAY to talk about his retirement from the sport, his growing family and his past struggles with anxiety and depression, chronicled in the new documentary “Angst.

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Michael Phelps
2017
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Neurofeedback Helps Professional Athlete with ADHD and Anxiety

Denise Mueller is a CEO, cyclist and a mother of three. She is the first ever fastest woman on bicycle with a bicycle land speed record of 147 mph!!! Discover how InnerOptimal Advanced Brain Training helped her to achieve this amazing goal.

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2017
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