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Billie Jean King: The First Female Athlete-Activist

By Caitlin Thompson — 2021

Billie Jean King isn’t interested in being a legend—she’s interested in succession.

Read on www.nytimes.com

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Everything Your Coach Never Told You Because You’re a Girl (and Other Truths about Winning)

This is what your coaches would have said to you if you were a boy, told through the story of a small-college team that won more games than it ever had a right to win.

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Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance

Simone Biles’ entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, along with drive to succeed no matter the obstacle, are what brought her to the national spotlight during the Olympic Games and have catapulted her ever...

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Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence

In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so.

Gary Mack, David Casstevens

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Warrior Girls: Protecting Our Daughters Against the Injury Epidemic in Women’s Sports

• Controversial and compelling: The Warrior Girls excerpts in The New York Times Magazine and The Washington Post received an overwhelming response. Warrior Girls has spurred a relevant debate that continues on websites devoted to sports, parenting, and women’s health.

Michael Sokolove

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True Sport Topic: Bullying and Conflict Management

True Sport Expert and Author Nadia Kyba chats with Greg Mescall about her book, “This Is How We Roll Workbook: A Coach’s Guide to Transforming Conflict into High Performance,” which details bullying and conflict management.

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Playing in the Box: A Practical Guide for Helping Athletes Develop Their Mental Game

Athletes work hard in practice, putting in the time and the grind, but when it comes to game time, sometimes they miss the mark. They know they’re capable of more—and their coaches and trainers know it, too—but when the lights are on them, and the pressure rises, they often underperform.

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Maximum Composure: Dominate Emotions with the Adaptive Mindset System

A composed athlete remains put together, regardless of circumstances and it is reflected in their body language, attitude, and overall presence. Composure starts with attitude, how a person carries themselves. It means having a certain style in and outside the game.

Stephanie Cunha, Lisa Lucchesi

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Serena Williams: The Story of a Tennis Sensation

As Serena Williams gears up to win the calendar year grand slam, we look back at her remarkable career, which started in one of the USA’s toughest cities.

Serena Williams

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Naomi Osaka: “If You Don’t Fit the Expectation, Change It” | #StrongerTogether

Naomi Osaka is proof that the definition of an Olympian is broader than people think. The tennis star encourages girls all over the world to embrace their individuality. To be the ones who get to change the expectation.

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Dealing with Athlete Burnout

Here is the story of my experience dealing with athlete burnout in gymnastics. I will talk you through the signs of burnout, how to cope, break the cycle and how to recover!

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