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UTRGV Coaches


When You Can’t Turn Off: How Coaches Can Beat Sleep Issues After Games
Sleep issues after games often stem from adrenaline and overthinking, but strategies can help calm the mind and aid recovery.

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Visual Control Training for Coaches: Training Your Athletes To Lock In On What Matters
Visual training helps athletes focus on key cues, filter distractions, and enhance decision-making in competition.

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Supporting Athletes Through Injuries and Recovery
Supporting athletes through injuries means addressing both physical recovery and emotional resilience to help them return stronger.

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Stress Coping for Coaches: Problem-Focused vs. Emotion-Focused Strategies
Stress coping for coaches involves balancing problem-focused strategies to tackle issues and emotion-focused techniques to manage reactions.

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Don’t Just Practice — Train on Purpose
Train on purpose by focusing on deliberate practice—targeted, intentional reps that turn effort into measurable growth and performance.

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Developing a Culture of Resilience and Grit
Build a culture of resilience where grit, growth, and unity empower your team to bounce back stronger after every challenge.

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Anger Management for Coaches: How to Stay Cool When the Heat Is On
Anger is a natural part of coaching, but effective anger management is what truly matters.

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ACT for Coaches: How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Can Transform Your Mental Game
Coaching is mentally demanding, but ACT helps coaches manage stress, stay present, and lead with purpose.

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When Nothing Works: How to Handle Players Who Need a Wake-Up Call
When nothing works, and your best efforts fall flat, how do you break through?

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Using Positive Reinforcement The Right Way: Why, How, and What to Avoid
How to make sure you’re using positive reinforcement in a way that sticks and serves your athletes’ long-term growth?

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The GROW Model: A Framework for Coaching Conversations
Great coaching conversations turn goals into action. Use the GROW model to help athletes clarify, plan, and commit to real progress.

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Negative Filtering: Why Your Mind Locks on Mistakes (And How to Break the Habit)
Negative mind filtering can sabotage your performance, motivation, and confidence.

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Game-Time Communication: How to Lead with Clarity Under Pressure
Game-time communication isn’t the moment for emotional feedback, long explanations, or anything that doesn’t immediately help the athlete.

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