3 Secrets to Improve Athletic Performance
Competitive sport is a popular activity in the world, with millions of young athletes trying to make their mark each year. However, only a few hundred reach the heights of success that I have achieved as the first black male Skeleton athlete from Africa. The reason so many athletes fail to realize their true potential […]
Want To Try Skeleton Racing? Here Are My Top Tips For Aspiring Skeleton Athletes
Skeleton is considered to be a daredevil sport, certainly not meant for the faint-hearted. Just the idea of plummeting head-first down a narrow and steep track at an insanely fast speed is enough to send chills down your spine—and I haven’t even mentioned it being a winter sport yet! However, with danger comes thrill, […]
Active wear And Athletic Performance Essentials: Here’s How I Select My Sportswear
Active wear And Athletic Performance Essentials: Here’s How I Select My Sportswear One of the most overlooked aspects of athletic performance (be it for skeleton racing or another sport) is the athletic wear required for it. Skeleton racers, in particular, require tight-fitting suits that can reduce wind resistance. They also need to have racing spikes […]
The Role of Patience In Achieving Success
Overnight success happens, but it’s incredibly rare. If you’re sitting around waiting for your life to magically turn around, you need to stop. Not all of us can win lotteries or sue a major company to get rich. Many wealthy people still don’t feel like they’ve accomplished enough.
3 Ways To Talk Yourself Up Before A Challenge
Nervous about a big presentation, interview, or a game coming up? Don’t let your negative inner voice sabotage your dreams.
4 Things about Skeleton Racing You Didn’t Know
Skeleton racing is undoubtedly a terrifying sport. However, despite its confusing name, the sport is pretty simple, where the racers take a running start and hurtle headfirst down the icy track on a sled. But there’s much more to the game—like skillful maneuvering and sliding down an icy track that could instill the […]
5 Tips for Developing the Right Mindset for Success
Mindset is defined as each person’s unique way of interpreting information and understanding experiences, thereby prompting corresponding responses and actions. In simpler terms, it’s the way you perceive the world around you, live your life, and the conscious choices you make every day.
5 Tips to Motivate Aspiring Athletes
Research shows that parents and coaches play a huge role in the success of any athlete. I have personally felt that without the constant motivation from my coach and his belief in my abilities, I would not have achieved the honor of becoming the first African athlete to win a skeleton race.
4 Great Motivational Messages from Top Coaches Around the World
A good coach can shape an athlete’s entire sports career. Establishing a positive relationship between the coach and the athlete is crucial for boosting the athlete’s motivation levels and keeping them focused. It’s also important for the coach to make sure the athlete’s sole focus is not just winning. A successful athlete is dedicated, inspiring, […]
Mindset Matters! How Mental Preparation Can Help Your Performance
Most athletes solely focus on their athletic abilities and physical preparation when training for a big sports event. However, according to Psychology Today, internal and external psychological factors play a significant role in ensuring a successful performance. A negative mindset and psychological disruptions can, at times, have a more severe negative impact on athletic performance […]