The reaction to change

Part 4 of the list for most common challenges athletes face is the ability to overcome strss when it comes to the unknown territory of change. Changes that can be faced during the competing days and also the great challenge of retiring. Yes, we can say that every sport in …

Stress and Anxiety

Part three of the most common issues athletes face. The issues of stress and anxiety are between the most common challenges that can lead not only to performance issues, but also to serious blocks in the personality of the individual. The first area where stress hits is the performance area. …

Goals

Part 2 of the 5-part series on the most common challenges athletes face. The key to achievements is goal-setting. Pretty straight and upfront, right? I mean what an athlete is known for, is setting and achieving goals, a no brainer duh! Not that simple though.First and foremost, there are many …

Athlete Identity

Part 1 of the 5-part series about living the athlete life and getting out of it alive and sound, we’re focusing on the most common psychological and practical issues an athlete faces while active and after retirement from competition. There is practice, games, competitions, physio, hospitals, specific diets, tight schedules, …