America's New Sport: Catching a Tiger by Its Tale
Perhaps it should come as no surprise that our voyeuristic society waits with bated breath for Tiger Woods’ apology. There will be plenty of criticism. Was his apology genuine? Did he only do this...
View ArticleFemale Violence in Sport: Maybe It Isn't Just the Testosterone
This past week, nineteen year old freshman basketball player Brittney Griner, of Baylor University, connected on a right cross that would make anyone say, “Damn!”read more
View ArticleAthletes Can Be Victims Too
It is somewhat amazing that with so much media attention focusing upon every episode of an athlete transgressing, more professional athletes aren’t at least careful, if not paranoid, that they will be...
View ArticleThe Dangerous Message the Roethlisberger Case Delivers
When Ocmulgee Circuit District Attorney Fred Bright announced on Monday April 12th that he would not be prosecuting Pittsburgh Steeler Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the alleged sexual assault of a...
View ArticleThe Secret Good Side of Sports
Nary a day passes without another sports figure capturing the headlines for an embarrassing transgression.If you can get past the headlines, there are many positive things that sports can bring our...
View ArticleCollegiate Sports vs College Education: Why they must be at odds
This past week, the NCAA announced, after a lengthy investigation, that it would be levying heavy sanctions on the University of Southern California’s Athletic Department; specifically with regards to...
View ArticleThe Bizarre Ways That LeBron James Proved Charles Barkley Right
LeBron James' decision to go to the Miami Heat as a free agent, left some confused. Athletes make difficult decisions that they think are best for them sometimes, even if it leaves us scratching our...
View ArticleSport Psychology Services for All
Mental Skills Training Need Not Be Solely for the Elite, the Pros, or the Rich. There are many sport psychologists out there that can help your athletes. You just have to know where to look.read more
View ArticleYes, I Know Who You Are And You’re Under Arrest
The Days of Coach’ll Fix It are Fading, Yet the Accusations of Athletes being Criminals Remains. This myth needs to be challenged so as to preserve the reputation of sports. read more
View ArticleSilent No More—Sexual Abuse in Sports
The Penn State scandal reminds us that even in places that are watched over by the most moral of people, abuse can happen. Joe Paterno's reputation will forever be tarnished as a result of not taking...
View ArticleLessons from Sandusky: Not Just Athletics, WE need to do Better
Jerry Sandusky's conviction will generate many thoughts and emotions. It may provide the opportunity for the victims to start to heal. It also is an opportunity for those in the sports world to protect...
View ArticleGetting Athletes Help
Due to extreme transgressions that athletes sometimes engage in, it is easy for people from afar to blame the athletes, the teams, the leagues and the counselors that are trying to help the players....
View ArticleSteubenville: Who Is to Blame? Anyone Have a Mirror?
A call for real, practical and effective prevention of another sports related crime.read more
View ArticleAbusive Coaching is Not About Anger, It’s About Approach
The video that went viral of Rutgers Men's Basketball Coach Mike Rice abusing his players was, unfortunately, not an isolated incident. The line between intense and abusive coaching may be blurry to...
View ArticleThere Are No Losers, You’re Just the Last Winner
A look at the issues of abusive coaching vs. intense coaching, parenting, and developing athletes in response to the questions surrounding the recent events surrounding Rutgers AD Julie Hermann.read more
View ArticleCan the NFL Avoid Another Aaron Hernandez?
Is it time for change in sport psychologists role in assessing and predicting crime and violence in athletes?read more
View ArticleFootball is Different…Admit It
From Richard Sherman to Friday Night Tykes, Football Shows a Side of Humanity that Many Want to Deny. It is a complex sport where we see violence and a different set of rules than society normally...
View ArticleSports Are Getting More Violent? Are Ya Kiddin'?
Is our society promoting violent athletes? Have we tolerated violence in sport entirely too long? If change is to be had, action must be taken. Early and often, accountability is key.read more
View ArticleNFL Responds to Pressure Regarding Domestic Violence.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell set forth stricter sanctions for athletes involved with domestic violence, but may have swung the pendulum too far with a system that could lead to athletes losing their...
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