The Super Bowl is upon us! Rarely does Coach Doc give game analysis but the coaching behavior of the NFC and AFC Championship games was worth the breakdown. Listen to Coach Doc explain the coaching behavior that propelled two teams while hindering two others & his coaching behavior suggestions to keep an eye on for … Continued

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If you play sports, at some point in your career, you will sustain an injury. It may be minor, like a sprained ankle or it could be career ending. Trying to get back to the field of play is one of the toughest things an athlete has to go through but we rarely hear from … Continued

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I only recently heard of “the Yips.” That’s because I don’t watch much baseball and in other sports, we call it choking. I had to learn more, so I brought in the “Yips Removal Expert,” Dr. Tom Hanson. What unfolded in this interview went far beyond the yips, beyond sports, and into a realm of … Continued

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It’s not what you think. Food insecurity is a real thing that many athletes deal with on a daily basis. I dealt with it all throughout high school. Imagine trying to go to school, study, practice, train, play a game, maximize your academic, athletic, social, emotional, and human potential on an empty stomach. That’s exactly … Continued

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A day late but right on time as a Christmas gift to all athletes, coaches, and parents. What we focus on becomes our reality. Check out Coach Doc’s interview with Josh Burger on how he utilizes Sports Psychology as the ultimate tie breaker to help athletes reach their maximum potential. Happy holidays to you all … Continued

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Football and many others sports have been equated as an analogy to life. For Coach Doc & his best friend and the Head Football Coach of Pasadena Poly, Chris Schmoke, relationships are the most important thing in life. How does that translate in a football program? One word… LOVE. It sounds counter intuitive for such … Continued

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More awareness and attention have been given to concussions and CTE over the past decade but many people still don’t have the proper information. Not much is said about the prevention and treatment of concussions or how football catches a bad reputation surrounding this topic. That’s why Coach Doc brought in a Sports Psychology Clinician … Continued

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Train, play, recover. Train, play, recover. Rinse and Repeat. This is the life of an elite athlete. However, following this cycle is not about simply putting in the work. It is also about knowing how to put in the work properly, especially for recovery of the physical, mental, and emotional state of an athlete. Join … Continued

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Science is about evidence. Proof of concept can be shown when applications of the science are constant. With this mission in mind, Brett Yarris of BiokinetiX Fitness Technology, sets out to show the applications of science through elite sports training, social skills development, and teaching individuals with developmental disabilities how to ride a bike. Let’s … Continued

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The fight game and combat sports can be a dangerous place for an athlete but they love what they do. As a fan, I love watching two athletes dig deep and test what they are made of, in the tradition of hand-to-hand combat. In all sports, folks have been trying to find ways to train … Continued

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