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How the Mental Game can Change the Physical Game

Jess Hanson, Cherry Creek Girls Lacrosse Coach, started a company called COGNELITE that helps athletes train. But instead of training their body, Hanson focuses on the mind.

Coaching Corner takes the lessons learned from the game and applies them to life. It’s a space where fans discover how principles like teamwork, resilience, and strategy can enhance their personal journeys. From chefs to personal trainers and performance coaches, the focus is on how the love of the game and the embodiment of championship translates into everyday growth, health, and performance. Coaching Corner helps fans use the wisdom of sports to tackle life’s challenges, offering guidance to lead a fulfilling and balanced life both on and off the field.

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The Fan Zone

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From Touchdowns to Team Building: Mark Jackson Joins FDN

If you grew up watching the Denver Broncos in the late '80s, you already know the name Mark Jackson. He’s the guy who caught that touchdown pass—the one that capped off “The Drive” and pushed the 1987 AFC Championship Game into overtime. A clutch ...

April 2025

Coaches

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Leigh Steinberg Joins Fan Day Nation: A New Era of Leadership and Reinvention

Fan Day Nation is proud to welcome legendary sports agent and leadership mentor Leigh Steinberg to our platform. With a career spanning over four decades, Steinberg has built a legacy of resilience, reinvention, and leadership: qualities that make...

March 2025

The Fan Zone

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Recovery & Relaxation: Essentials for Athletes, Coaches & Fans

Whether you're pushing through intense training, coaching from the sidelines, or simply dealing with everyday aches and pains, the right recovery tools can make all the difference. From heat therapy to compression gear to soothing soaks, here are ...

March 2025

The Fan Zone

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Meet the Team at Fan Day Nation

At Fan Day Nation, we believe being a fan is about community, passion, and unforgettable moments. Our team lives and breathes fandom, so get to know the people behind FDN as they share what being a fan means to them!

February 2025

Coaches

Coach Gabriel Maunupau: Building Champions Through Volleyball, Mentorship, and Mental Strength

Coach Gabriel Maunupau is more than just a volleyball coach: he’s a mentor, educator, and advocate who is shaping the future of young athletes in Hawaii. As a U.S. Army Reserve Captain, special education teacher, and head coach at Mililani High Sc...

February 2025

Athletes

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Chyna Cornwell: Rising Above and Leading the Way

Chyna Cornwell is the embodiment of resilience, passion, and leadership. A fifth-year graduate student at Rutgers University, she excels both on the basketball court and in the classroom, pursuing a master’s degree in Global Sports Business. From ...

January 2025

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Taking the lessons learned from the game and applies them to life