Self Confidence and Performance

April 19, 2022 Metrifit

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Confidence is the essential trait that defines each individual’s hope and faith in achieving their goals, that leads to successfully...

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The Relative Age Effect

March 14, 2022 Metrifit

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Performance Monitoring

The race to produce the next biggest star in sport is a continuous process within professional sport. It’s commonplace to...

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Why should you monitor your athletes?

February 21, 2022 Metrifit

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It used to be the case that success in sport was based mostly on natural talent, but as competition developed,...

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Can Sleep Improve Your Performance?

January 31, 2022 Metrifit

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Sleep is simply not valued in our 24/7 society. We treat it as a luxury and it’s a necessity. If...

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Mental well-being is just as important as physical well-being

January 24, 2022 Metrifit

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Mental-health challenges are becoming the norm rather than the exception for many student athletes. Today’s coaches need to be aware...

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Making it in elite sport

December 6, 2021 Metrifit

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Across the globe there are millions of young athletes who are dedicating themselves to making the grade in their chosen...

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A Growth Mindset can help you be the best

October 11, 2021 Metrifit

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For anyone involved in sport, as an athlete, coach, commentator or fan, the concept of talent is almost always the...

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Coach Feedback – How important is it?

September 20, 2021 Metrifit

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Feedback is the breakfast of champions – Ken Blanchard The coach-athlete relationship is probably the most important relationship in sport....

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How the body uses energy

September 13, 2021 Metrifit

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The first law of thermodynamics is known as the ‘Law of Conservation of Energy’ and it states that energy cannot...

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Drugs in amateur sport is a growing problem

September 6, 2021 Metrifit

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Many people who get involved in sport start out with dreams of stardom and riches. However, it is clear that...

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Learning from Metrifit: Sport as Preparation for Life

August 30, 2021 Metrifit

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Sports can do so much. It’s given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation – Mia Hamm There is more to...

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Recovery Strategies for Athletes

August 9, 2021 Metrifit

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Ensuring athletes are prepared in the most optimal condition to perform is a huge challenge for coaches and athletes alike....

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Benefits of a positive mindset

August 2, 2021 Metrifit

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No matter what level they are competing at, all athletes will suffer from some element of self-doubt. From the novice...

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Promoting Dialogue: The Importance Of The Coach-Athlete Relationship

July 21, 2021 Metrifit

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The coach and the athlete intentionally develop a relationship, which is characterized by a growing appreciation and respect for each...

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Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Sleep/Stress Relationship in Athletes

July 12, 2021 Metrifit

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Sleep is extremely important to me – I need to rest and recover in order for the training I do...

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‘Know Thyself’: The importance of Self Knowledge for the Modern Athlete

June 28, 2021 Metrifit

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Developing self-awareness within athletes is, for me, the most important job a sport psychologist has within applied work. Greater self-awareness...

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Tokyo 2021: An uncertain Olympics

May 31, 2021 Metrifit

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As the world’s greatest sports event, the Olympics encompasses a vast amount of sporting and athletic activities. The next Olympic...

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Burnout – A Consequence of More Than Just Physical Stress

March 31, 2021 Metrifit

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Athlete burnout is generally defined as a cognitive–affective syndrome comprised of emotional and physical exhaustion, a reduced sense of accomplishment,...

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SLEEP – WHY DO WE NOT GET ENOUGH OF IT?

February 17, 2021 Metrifit

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Sleep is a fundamental need and an essential component of our health and well-being. Lack of sleep has a significant...

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Mood State and Performance

February 10, 2021 Metrifit

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Can mood state really affect performance on the field of play in sport? Can feeling happy, sad, anxious, angry or...

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Heart Rate Variability – Why measure it?

August 26, 2020 Metrifit

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In view of observations of stress-associated variation in HRV and existing neurobiological evidence, HRV may be used as an objective...

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The role of the college coach

April 8, 2020 Metrifit

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Guest Author: Kari Thompson I’m on a break from collegiate coaching. Do I miss coaching college volleyball? Yes. I miss...

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