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How the Mental Game can Change the Physical Game
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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.
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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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Fans
A group of smiling fans, all wearing face paint and brightly colored team shirts, take a joyful selfie together. The sun shines behind them, adding a warm glow to the group’s cheerful faces, full of team spirit and camaraderie.

United in Diversity: The Role of Culture in Sports and Fandoms

Sports have always had a unique ability to bring people together, but the true richness of the experience lies in the diversity of both athletes and fans. From different cultural backgrounds to varied personal journeys, the influence of culture on...
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October 2024
Athletes
Eve Doudican, cheerleader at Dallas Baptist University, stands confidently in her DBU cheer uniform, arms crossed and smiling. The background is plain, emphasizing her strength and presence.

How Gymnastics and Stunt Prepared Eve Doudican for Life After Sports

Eve Doudican, a senior at Dallas Baptist University, has been an athlete her whole life, but this will be the first time since she was two years old that she doesn’t have a sport to fall back on. Eve started doing gymnastics at a very young age, t...
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October 2024
Fans
Three excited football fans, wearing jerseys and face paint, celebrate in a living room while confetti flies around them. They are shouting and cheering, clearly invested in a game they are watching on TV, with expressions of pure joy and excitement.

More Than a Game: How Fan Communities Foster Belonging and Influence Beyond the Arena

The connection between athletes and their fans is more than just a celebration of victories or defeats; it's a bond that transcends the arena, shaping the identities and aspirations of athletes far beyond their sport. Fan communities provide emoti...
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September 2024
The Fan Zone
A group of athletes stands in a line on a basketball court, all wearing different sports jerseys. They smile, laugh, and lean on each other, capturing a moment of camaraderie. The backdrop includes a basketball hoop and residential buildings.

Inspiration and Support: How Athletes Build Character and Inspire Fans

In sports, the relationship between athletes and fans goes far beyond the game itself. Athletes inspire fans through their dedication, resilience, and performances, while fans provide the support that fuels athletes' drive to succeed. This mutual ...
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September 2024
The Fan Zone
Jackie Ramirez and Nico Blitz, co-hosts of the Mexipino Podcast, smile for a selfie at the beach with their black and white dog.

Mexipino Voices Unite: Bringing Sports, Culture, and Community Together Through Podcasting

Embracing your culture is a lifelong journey that evolves as you grow and learn. By understanding your heritage, celebrating traditions, and connecting with your community, you can cultivate a deep sense of pride and identity. This journey not onl...
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September 2024
Athletes
Nadia Barghelame, a young parkour athlete, is captured mid-air as she performs a dynamic parkour jump between structures in an indoor training gym.

11-year-old Girl Practices the Art of Parkour

Nadia Barghelame, an 11-year-old girl from Denver, Colorado, recently started a sport that, while not mainstream, has quickly become her favorite. “It has all the things I like: climbing, running and jumping,” said Nadia.
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September 2024

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