The Real Athlete Blog

Category: Human Relations

Impression Management: The Two Faces of Eve

by Helen Horvath 08-05-2009 07:01 PM Trusted Athlete Educator | Human Relations | Image Branding

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As a professional athlete, selecting your significant other or making the committment to your spouse is a challenge in itself, but you will encounter many other factors that the average person never even has to consider. The wrong choice(s) can lead to grave consequences.

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Athlete Chat: John Gilchrist, Part I - The Journey

by Susan Zaro 07-18-2009 05:50 PM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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Former University of Maryland basketball star John Gilchrist opens up to Sports Psychology Consultant, Susan Zaro, about his journey to play in the NBA, as part of a 3-part series called "Passion for Professional Success."

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Should Active Top Athletes Get Married?

by Dr. Timothy Thompson 07-17-2009 05:03 PM Trusted Athlete Educator | Human Relations

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Top athletes at the college and pro levels may feel obligated to commit to a partner, but they may be setting themselves and the partner up for devastating heartache.

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Leadership

by Alan Stein 06-20-2009 10:34 PM Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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I think leadership is an important topic for me to touch on as I truly believe there is a tremendous lack of leadership in today’s game; specifically with today’s youth.

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Athlete Chat: St. Patrick's Derrick Gordon

by Matthew Allinson 04-15-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development | Human Relations | Recruiting

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As the self-proclaimed “defensive playmaker,” basketball player Derrick Gordon has made his mark amidst the star-studded St. Patrick High School lineup and is going to be one of the top juniors in the nation next year.

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Interview with a Sports Professional: Glenn Toby

by Nick Trent 04-12-2009 02:00 AM Interview with a Sports Professional | Philanthropy | Human Relations

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I recently had the opportunity to speak with Glenn Toby who is a celebrity agent and essentially epitomizes the definition of a true social entrepreneur. If you’re not familiar with the term social entrepreneur let me provide a little background...

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Just Let the Kids Play

by Dr. Timothy Thompson 04-03-2009 02:00 AM Trusted Athlete Educator | Human Relations | Recruiting | Sports Psychology

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We're investing more and more heavily in trying to find the next big sports phenom, but all we're really doing is threatening to kill the joy of playing sports. Instead, Let's help talented kids develop their love for sports.

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Building Solid Relationships With Your Coaches And Teammates: Awareness Questionnaire

by Susan Zaro 04-02-2009 02:00 AM Coaching | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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How does an athlete go about building a solid relationship with his/her coach and teammates? The relationship between a player, coach, and teammates is give and take. There are a host of qualities that you, as a player, can bring to the table...

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Glue Guy

by Alan Stein 03-09-2009 02:00 AM Training | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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Who is the glue on your team? Who holds your team together? Who keeps the team focused when times are tough? Who does all of the little things to make your team successful?

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Evaluations

by Alan Stein 03-08-2009 03:00 AM Training | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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What is the first step to improving as a player? It is identifying your weaknesses. Before you can truly improve, you have to establish what needs improvement. This can only be done through evaluation.

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