Sports Performance Consulting

Fifteen years ago, I had an athletic training student enrolled in one of my classes. We stayed in touch over the years, and yesterday, I had the chance to meet up with TJ for the first time since he was in my class and celebrate the book we co-authored. We had a long discussion about the relationship between athletic trainers and how coaches can better work with them. https://lnkd.in/emjsa4eD

Registration for our FSU COACH's Clinic ends tomorrow evening. Virtual options for those who can't attend in person. https://fsu-coach.fsu.edu/clinic

If you're a coach, you'll want ot register for this one, even if you can't attend in person. https://fsu-coach.fsu.edu/clinic

Very interesting study. Bronze and gold medalists at the Olympics live longer than silver medalists...

The effects of competition outcomes on health: Evidence from the lifespans of U.S. Olympic medalists This paper investigates the effects of competition outcomes on health by using U.S. Olympic medalists' lifespans and medal colors as a natural experim…

Now available on Kindle. I've written a number of books, but I think this one and Volume One are the most impactful for coaches and leaders in sports.

Reflections on the Coaching Life Volume Two: 90 Daily Thoughts to Help Coaches and Sports Professionals Improve Their Craft Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Excited to see this in print! It's available for purchase for just $9.99 during the month of May. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7LDZH5S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37ZUW1G8DI17R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fhYV6H299ionCC9IZb-nRQ.fywCkBovdLegAUIZ37d5hEUzhPWREi5l0C8RoBvYDyI&dib_tag=se&keywords=baghurst+reflections&qid=1746545528&sprefix=baghurst+reflections%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1

Really enjoyed the conversation with Nassim. I share insights on what it takes to develop mentally strong athletes, how to build ethical and effective coaching cultures, and the role of education in transforming sports at every level. https://open.spotify.com/show/5yirh7xCwEEJ3poH2bMSFF

Becoming My Stronger Me Podcast · Nassim · "Becoming My Stronger Me” is a podcast designed to help you become stronger in mind, body, and heart. Season 1 - Like 47 million other Americans, I voluntarily left my successful full-time career to pursue, well, whatever was next. We’ll call this “my great resignation.”...

If you're in college sports, this is a must read.

House settlement inches closer to final approval A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multibillion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.

Really excited to see this article published. Please let me know if you can't access it and would like a copy.

*Quest Featured Article*
Baghurst, T., Quick, S., & Griffin, A. (n.d.). Lived Experiences of Stress and the Coping Mechanisms of Assistant Coaches in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Quest, 0(0), 1–21. https://buff.ly/3WV1bEq

Making progress on Volume 2!

How your day goes often follows a normal distribution curve. Most days are average, some are amazing, and some are awful. When you're having an awful day or a great day, remember that most days are average. It'll help you endure in the hard times and enjoy the great times.

My wife got me this book for Christmas. Read it in a day. Fascinating to read how a sport always on the cutting edge succeeded and almost failed.