Great Sports Minds

Every year, fireworks celebrations unfortunately lead to numerous hand injuries. Whether it’s a result of mishandling or improper usage, these incidents can range from burns and lacerations to more severe injuries like fractures or even loss of fingers. It is crucial to prioritize safety measures, such as proper handling techniques, adult supervision, and following all safety guidelines, in order to prevent these avoidable accidents and ensure a joyous and injury-free celebration for everyone. #fourthofjuly #julyfourth #independenceday #fireworks #firecracker #doctor

10 Tips for Sports Parents from a National Team Athlete None of my success could have been possible without my parents. Here are 10 Tips I want to share with you to help you and your kids really gain the most from sports.

Have you ever been around someone who talks a great story... but it’s not the real story? There are lots of them! Maybe it’s you! Why don’t you make a decision to change it all... to set your mind and body to being at your best... to do everything possible to make it happen. No BS...no excuses... no cop outs... you will be very surprised at the difference! Commit!

By the time you are thirsty… you are already dehydrated! Yup! Our thirst mechanism does not alert us in time to the physiological problems associated with dehydration. If it is hot and or humid or even if you are maintaining high level physical outputs… you need to sip! Not guzzle… sip!
As you lose fluids you need to replace them.
Just a 2% loss of fluids can result in a 20% loss in muscle functions. Weaker, slower, less endurance, decreased cognitive functions!
Also remember you are losing electrolytes that are critical to nearly all mental and physical processes and performance capacities.
Sport drink Ex Gatorade or Powerade mixed 50/50 with water is a great concentration to sip! Mix it up watery…
Take lots of sip breaks!

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The games most challenging skill is to be in absolute control of what is between your OWN ears. 🧠💪 Brain Power!
This happens before you engage the baseball in any way, shape or form!!!!!! You use your eyes/brain first.

Top 10 Lessons from "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

1. What is a habit

A habit is a routine that is performed on a regular basis, generally unconsciously. Changes that appear minor and insignificant at first might accumulate over time and make a substantial difference.

2. How to create a good habit

When the habit levers are in the right place, creating healthy habits becomes effortless.
1. Cue – make it obvious
2. Craving – make it attractive
3. Response – make it easy
4. Reward – make it satisfying

3. Don´t focus on the result

Focus on trajectory over results. You get what you repeat – your life is an accumulation of your lagging habits. True behavior change requires a change of identity.

4. Sticking to your new habits

When starting a new habit, saying what you're going to do and when you're going to do it increases the likelihood that you'll do it. Another effective technique is habit stacking, by using existing habits to cue the formation of new habits.

5. Proximity
Motivation is overrated. The environment is far more important. Create a productive environment with visual cues to encourage healthy habits. Make every effort to design it in such a way that it avoids any negative temptations.

6. Importance of starting

If you want to master something, simply start. Repetition is better than a perfect plan. Quantity leads to quality. The right question is not “how long will it take to form a new habit?” but “how many will it take to form a new habit?”

7. Importance of starting

If you want to master something, simply start. Repetition is better than a perfect plan. Quantity leads to quality. The right question is not “how long will it take to form a new habit?” but “how many will it take to form a new habit?”

8. Accountability

Habit tracking, habit contracts, and accountability partners are wonderful ways to start positive habits or stop unhealthy ones. There a lot of apps that can help you with that as well but ideally, you write a journal using pen and paper.

9. Deal with boredom

One of the characteristics that distinguishes the greats is that they enjoy boredom. They are willing to persevere even when they are not in the mood or want to do something else. The greatest threat to success is boredom, not failure.

10. Personal strengths and interests

Make sure to take your interests and proclivities into account. What comes easy to you that is hard for others? Becoming successful is a lot easier when you´re doing something you like and enjoy.

Why You Should Encourage Your Kids To Be Multi-Sport Athletes Why does youth sports today often feel like we're constantly being bombarded with messaging about how our kids need to intensely specialize in one sport, right now?