How to Prepare Yourself for the Big Game
The recipe for winning the big game lies in its preparation. You must develop winning as a habit. Only then can you physically and mentally prepare yourself to succeed. Whether the big game is as glorious as the Olympics or a final competition at your school, it’s the competitive spirit that makes athletics […]
How to Stay Positive in the Face of Adversity
Adversity is a part of life. Sometimes, our plans may not go as we wanted, and we may have to face the unexpected. Those are the time when we need to stay focused and positive in order to move forward, shedding the weight of adversity from our shoulders on the way. Here’s how […]
Personality Traits That Define Elite Athletes
Sports psychologists and scientists haven’t concluded yet just how much of an athlete’s success is ability and talent, and how much of it is psychological. However, take it from an athlete who’s competed with the very best on the highest level: the latter is extremely important.
How Akwasi Frimpong Became An Inspiration To Millions
Growing up in his grandmother’s small, single-room home in Kumasi, Akwasi Frimpong didn’t envisage that one day, thousands of people would be screaming his name as he raced down an ice-covered mountain in South Korea with his chin a mere centimeters from the frigid surface. However, that’s exactly what happened in the 2018 […]
Mental Toughness & Sports Success
‘Mental toughness’ is something pro athletes think about all the time. You’ll often hear successful teams and athletes attributing mental toughness as the secret ingredient that leads to glory.
African Athletes That Made Waves In The 2018 Winter Olympics
If you roll back the clock to a couple of decades ago, the Winter Olympics had little no African presence. However, that has now changed. The last edition of the Winter Olympic Games, taking place in South Korea, was true to Pierre de Coubertin’s five interlocking rings. Every continent had athletes to cheer for—including […]
Become A Better Athlete In 2021 — 3 Tips To Improve Performance
2020 was one of the most difficult years for everyone in recent history. The coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, and mandatory lockdowns were tough on everyone. However, it also had an unexpected increase in the number of people determined to improve their health and become more active. For athletes as well, the year 2020 proved […]
3 Quick And Healthy Recipes For Busy Athletes!
As the first male black skeleton athlete to represent Africa in the Olympics, I had to constantly strive to improve my performance on the field and improve the results of each training sessions. However, I discovered that while the performance in the field is extremely important to become a successful athlete, a balanced diet is […]
3 Tips To Improve Your Perseverance Skills
Perseverance is an essential skill that every individual must work on if they wish to succeed in any field in life. Whether you are an athlete or an entrepreneur, the difference between being good at what you do and being great at what you do is the ability to persevere through hardships and setbacks.
3 Signs of Burnout in Athletes
Athletes go through rigorous training every day, which can result in emotional and physical stress. Over time, this untreated and burdening stress can lead to a decrease in performance and spirit. While burnout is generally used to describe tiredness and fatigue, athlete burnout is an actual syndrome that can cost you your entire career.