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February 14, 2023

Understanding the Impact of Youth Sports on Mental Health

Youth sports can be a great way for kids to stay physically active and learn important lessons about teamwork, discipline, and resilience. However, it can also be a source of mental and emotional stress for young athletes. As parents and coaches, it’s important to be aware of the challenges youth sports can pose on mental […]

February 7, 2023

The Benefits of Team Sports on Character Development

Team sports are an excellent way for children and young adults to learn lessons about life, develop character, and build strong relationships. While the physical benefits of team sports are well known, the social and emotional benefits are often overlooked. Here are just a few of the ways that team sports can help to shape […]

January 31, 2023

5 Tips for Using Service Projects to Strengthen Team Bonds

The world of sport is a complex environment, and it’s important to build strong relationships between team members in order to foster an atmosphere of trust and collaboration. One of the best ways to do this is through service projects. Service projects are activities that involve teams coming together to complete a task that benefits […]

January 24, 2023

The Power of Team Building: How it Affects Performance

Team building is an important part of any successful sports club. It’s a way to bring together a group of people to work collaboratively and efficiently to reach a common goal. It’s also a great way to increase morale, foster a sense of camaraderie, and create a stronger team dynamic. Team building activities can range […]

January 17, 2023

The Benefits of Athletes Volunteering Their Time

Athletes of all levels, from professional to amateur, can benefit from volunteering their time for a good cause. Not only does it allow them to give back to their communities, but it can also be an excellent opportunity for personal growth, as well as for building relationships with a variety of people. Here are some […]

January 10, 2023

Inspiring Stories of Athletes Who Gave Back to Their Hometowns

When we think of athletes, we often think of them as being larger-than-life figures, focused solely on their own success and fame. However, some of the most impressive athletes are those who take the time to give back to the communities that raised them. Here are some inspiring stories of athletes who went out of […]

January 3, 2023

Breaking Down Stereotypes: The Real Stories Behind Athletes Giving Back

When it comes to athletes, we often think of them as superhuman beings. They soar through the air and score points with remarkable ease. They’re larger-than-life role models who inspire us with their feats of athleticism. But there’s a side to these athletes that often goes unnoticed: their dedication to giving back to their communities. […]

December 27, 2022

The Role of Performance Identity and Purpose Identity

It is often said that success comes from hard work and dedication, but what about the psychological aspects of success? How does performance identity and purpose identity play a role in achieving success? In this blog post, we will explore the role of performance identity and purpose identity in success and how understanding these concepts […]

December 20, 2022

The Power of Volunteering: Understanding the Mental Health Benefits

When it comes to mental health, there are many different ways to nurture your wellbeing. Exercise, healthy eating, and quality sleep all play a role in ensuring we stay in good mental health. But there’s another powerful tool that is often overlooked – volunteering. Volunteering has been proven to have significant mental health benefits, including […]

December 13, 2022

Potential Challenges of Sports for Mental Health

When it comes to mental health, physical activity can be one of the most effective forms of therapy. Exercise can improve concentration, reduce stress, and help to regulate mood. But while physical activity has the potential to improve mental health, it can also pose challenges. Here are a few of the potential challenges of sports […]

November 3, 2022

Hope Sports - 2022 Q3 Report

“Where were you five years ago? How about earlier this year?” Each year marks significant accomplishments for an athlete. Tournaments and travel teams, success and failures, injuries and recoveries - every season is marked by the memories it leaves behind. If you were to ask Rogelio and Lizeth and their five children, or Moises and […]

September 2, 2021

Mental Health Crisis

Let me start by saying that I’m not a clinical psychologist or doctor, I’m a practitioner who has personally experienced the depths of the mental health crisis. It’s a tragedy that so many athletes are experiencing mental health challenges because for many, it can takes years to recover from the damaging consequences. Mental health is […]

January 8, 2021

Purpose-Based Identity

The antidote to a performance-based identity is what we call a purpose-based identity. Purpose-based athletes are those who find purpose in the process and not in the end result. They are grateful for each day, they are thankful that they are able to train, and they value their relationships because they realize that is what […]

January 7, 2021

Performance-Based Identity

Performance-Based Identity When young athletes first start playing sport, they fall in love with the joys of playing catch with dad, shooting hoops with the boys or riding a bike and experiencing the rush of wind in your face. Sport has the power to give us an immense amount of satisfaction. But as we start […]

January 6, 2021

Mundane to Meaningful

The everyday training routines that we adopt can sometimes feel like they drag on and on. The early mornings, late nights, strict diets, routine weight lighting, and training are all required to be the best but they can feel mundane unless we become intentional about making them meaningful moments. Each and everyday that we wake […]

January 5, 2021

Giving = Joy

Sports is an insulated world. Athletes close themselves off to the outside to remain focused and remove distractions. To be the best we have to work hard, achieve results and perform. We’re not afraid of doing the hard work to produce the outcomes we desire. It’s that laser like focus that helps us achieve success […]

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