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Testosterone and the High School Athlete [What You Should Know]

01.07.2015 - By Jeremy BoonePlay

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In part 5 of the series 'Top Dog' Ashley Merryman and I revisit testosterone and it's effects on the high school athlete. Here is what all we discuss:

Why is it important to intentionally plan for negative outcomes or obstacles?

Testosterone & timing of practice vs actual performance

What role does testosterone play within teamwork?

Why testosterone is a 'social' hormone?

What role do expectations play in testosterone levels?

At what age can an athlete start to 'prime the system'?

The role of negative feedback and testosterone

Why your comments have physiological consequences

What's the ONE exception where negative feedback works

What role does testosterone play in high school female athletes?

For show notes and to enter to win a free copy of 'Top Dog' visit www.athletebydesign.com/topdog5

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