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Sickle Cell Trait and the Athlete—LaTonya L. Lewis

2020

Join us as we discuss the difference between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease and what effects sickle cell trait can have on an athlete.

19:57 min

Athletes Share Their Mental Health Coping Strategies

Struggles with anxiety and depression can affect anyone—even the greatest performers in sports

Article
Brad Stulberg
2018
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How Students' Brains Are in Danger on the Field

Research makes clear the drastic effects of head injuries on young athletes, and advocates are asking states and schools to do more.

Article
Linda Flanagan
2017
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Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

The capacity to endure is the key trait that underlies great performance in virtually every field.

Book
Alex Hutchinson
2021
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The Comeback Quotient: A Get-Real Guide to Building Mental Fitness in Sport and Life

Every sports fan loves a great comeback. Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it? In The Comeback Quotient, celebrated sportswriter Matt Fitzgerald supplies the answer to both questions.

Book
Matt Fitzgerald
2025
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Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance that Is Revolutionizing Sports

There is a new revolution happening in sports as more and more athletes are basing their success on this game-changing combination: health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset.

Book
Marc Bubbs
2019
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Why we need to take the spiritual aspect of sports more seriously

Understanding what’s truly important in sports, by getting guidance beyond wins and losses, is what can give sports power beyond the fields of play.

Article
Edward Hastings
2017
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Mentoring Athletes Makes for Better Team Leaders

Everyone wins when student-athletes act as mentors. They become better leaders. Such programs can be started as early as the elementary school years.

Article
Nancy Justis
2020
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The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

“Your only job is to help your players be better.” That single idea had a huge impact on Tony Dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches throughout the NFL.

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Tony Dungy
2025
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Concussions and Our Kids: America's Leading Expert on How to Protect Young Athletes and Keep Sports Safe

From Washington to Quebec, from offices at the NFL to the New York Times, from the NHL players’ union to the soccer fields of Anytown, U.S.A., people are talking about concussions. At the center of this crisis—and one of the key reasons for this increased awareness—is Dr.

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Robert Cantu, Mark Hyman
2025
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The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive

Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn’t necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—it’s the mental game that matters most.

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Jim Afremow
2015
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Athlete Well-Being