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J.J. McCarthy’s Early Life To His NFL Success

By Saul Murillo
In Football, Game Coverage, Motivational, NFL
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J.J. McCarthy’s journey to the NFL is nothing short of remarkable. With talent and determination, he carved his path towards the NFL, with a standout performance within his first game, cementing history as the first player to have three touchdowns within the 4th quarter in their first game. Born on January 20, 2003, in Evanston, Illinois, J.J. McCarthy grew up in La Grange Park. At an early...

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Locked In: How Game Day Rituals Shaped My Mindset

By Ava Petrilli
In Game Day, Mental Health, Motivational, Youth Sports
3 Min read
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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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