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The Fencer in the Arena

May 30, 2007 By airathanas

Teddy Roosevelt

“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood…if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt, The Man in the Arena … [Read more...] about The Fencer in the Arena

Should is a Dirty Word – Ask the “Head” Coach

May 22, 2007 By airathanas

Dear "Head" Coach - {mosimage} “I’m a high-rated fencer, but in competition I get too relaxed when I fence people I think I should beat. They’ll get ahead and I have to scramble to make a comeback. It’s embarrassing and I shouldn’t let it happen. What should I do?” … [Read more...] about Should is a Dirty Word – Ask the “Head” Coach

Ask the “Head” Coach

May 17, 2007 By airathanas

“I always get really nervous before a tournament. I’m concerned about fencing people I’ve never fenced before. What do I do?” Think back to your last tournament. You were probably standing in the venue, looking around at all of the new faces. Remember when the pool was called, and you and the rest of the fencers in the pool are at the strip waiting for … [Read more...] about Ask the “Head” Coach

What is Sport Psychology?

May 11, 2007 By airathanas

Sport psychology is something that we often hear about, but may not know exactly what it is. It is the principles of psychology used in a sport setting. Sport psychology consultants look at how psychological aspects control an individual’s physical performance, and how competition in sport affects their psychological development, health, and well-being (Weinberg & … [Read more...] about What is Sport Psychology?

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