The Real Athlete Blog

Category: Human Relations

Letter To Team

by Alan Stein 03-07-2009 02:00 AM Human Relations | Special Event | Sports Psychology

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This is the letter I wrote to my team for the Montrose Christian-Oak Hill game on Friday, March 6, 2009. I gave a copy to each player at the end of a quick upper body lift after practice.

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Player/Coach Relationships

by Alan Stein 02-25-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Career Development | Coaching | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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Alan Stein, head trainer of Montrose Christian Academy, looks at the importance of relationships in basketball and how vital they are to a player's individual success.

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Branch Out Into Your Brand As A Professional Athlete

by darrel branch 02-04-2009 02:00 AM Guest Contributors | Athlete Services | Human Relations | Image Branding | Marketing

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Darrel Branch, Principal of Branch Out Group, LLC discusses how pro athletes must formulate a strategic plan to build a sustainable brand.

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The Playbook Commentary: Second Witness Points to Harrison

by Monica Wood 01-13-2009 02:00 AM Human Relations | Image Branding | Legal

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In wake of Marvin Harrison's alleged involvement with a shooting incident, Monica Wood thinks it's time for change in the player development department for NFL players.

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The Playbook Commentary: Plaxico Burress

by Monica Wood 12-02-2008 02:00 AM Public Relations | Human Relations | Image Branding | Legal

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Sports PR professional Monica Wood gives her take on the Plaxico Burress situation

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The Playbook Commentary: Burress: Off-field problems, mistakes aren't distracting to Giants

by Monica Wood 10-31-2008 02:00 AM Public Relations | Crisis Management | Human Relations | Image Branding | News

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The Playbook Chimes In: ESPN reports that Plaxico Burress insists that he is not a distraction to the New York Giants.

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How much is too much?

by Luis Fagalnifin 10-12-2008 02:00 AM Human Relations | Other | Sports Psychology

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When does criticism become harassment?

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The Playbook Commentary

by Monica Wood 07-02-2008 02:00 AM Crisis Management | Human Relations | Image Branding | Legal

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PR Specialist, Monica Wood, says it is no longer good enough just to talk about professional athletes who get into legal trouble, it's time to actually do something about it.

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The Key to Success: Loyalty

by Reeve Cononi 06-12-2008 02:00 AM Interview with a Sports Professional | Athlete Career Development | Coaching | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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Coach Lyndon Debellote (AKA Coach Black) discusses the importance of loyalty and how it brings young baskeball players success in life and at the next level.

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Dialing up True Love while Temptation is on the Other Line

by Dr. Timothy Thompson 04-18-2008 02:00 AM Trusted Athlete Educator | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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As you already know, your first hurdle as a celebrity (like I said in my blog about making friends) is to figure out who loves you for who you are inside, rather than for how much money and fame they can get from being with you.

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