CategoryMental Health

It’s Time to Start Taking Stretching Seriously in Youth Sports

By Ava Petrilli
In Blog, Game Day, Mental Health, Motivational, Self Help, Workouts, Youth Sports
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Let’s be honest—a quick lap around the field and a few jumping jacks shouldn’t pass as a proper warm-up. Athletes prepare with balanced meals, carb-loading, hydration, supplements, and beyond. But when it comes to stretching? It’s often rushed, half-hearted, or skipped entirely. Ever wonder why the San Francisco 49ers have had so many non-contact injuries, especially this pre-season? They spend 3...

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Locked In: How Game Day Rituals Shaped My Mindset

By Ava Petrilli
In Game Day, Mental Health, Motivational, Youth Sports
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It’s been awhile since I stepped onto the court, the field, and the stage. I knew I wasn’t going to pursue anything in college, let alone go pro, but that never stopped me from treating every game like it was the championship. I took the game seriously– and that came with consistent rituals to get me locked and ready.  Those little habits flipped a switch in my brain. Once they were done, it...

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