Everyone wants to be considered a winner. Athletes, teams, coaches, and schools that achieve a sparkling win–loss record season after season are typically perceived as such. Conversely, no one desires the dreaded experience of losing competition after competition or the ramifications of it.

The prevailing position of most sport psychologists and thoughtful observers is that winning too much or losing too much shortchanges athletes (and coaches) of the full spectrum of experiences and emotions that make sports special. Those who believe sport can provide lessons for life almost certainly

Guam National Olympic Committee enlists help of ASEP ahead of 2011 Pacific Games

While online education provides convenience, it still cannot replicate the type of interaction that occurs in a classroom. So while high quality online delivery of Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid provides effective and convenient content delivery, athletic administrators cite the interactive nature of classroom courses as the distinguishing factor that adds unique value. And for one sport administrator, the insistence on classroom training overcame the fact that she was l... [read more]

August not only means a return to the classroom but the preparation for fall sports as well.  The weeks leading up to the start of football and other sports’ seasons signal the end of summer and the building of interest and enthusiasm in school athletic programs.

This anticipation is heightened by media coverage of the teams and speculation as to how they might fare in conference competition and even state and national rankings. Coaches and athletic programs can use this opportunity to project a positive image of teams, individuals, and the entire organization if t... [read more]