Black Athletes Matter
Part III: The Glass Ceiling of Opportunity for Black Athletes By: Nerissa Periola On April 9th, 1865 the Black slaves of America gained their freedom … or did they? Fast …
Black Athletes Matter
Part II: Preconceived Notions of Black Athletes in the World of Sports By Nerissa Periola Preconceived notions are inevitable. They are born from opinions without proper thought or evidence. Preconceived …
Black Athletes Matter
Part I By Nerissa Periola George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Countless names added every day to the list of the dead. Defund the police. The cries of the Black Lives Matter …
We Need to Talk About Injuries
By Nerissa Periola I’m running down the court. I see her; she’s playing out of control. “Perfect,” I thought to myself. I’ll take advantage of her recklessness and try to …
A Letter to Coaches in the Wake of a Pandemic
Remember that time you were preparing practice plans, strategizing games, and working with your athletes daily? Now, in the wake of the hysteria caused by COVID-19, mandates for social distancing …
The Loss, Recovery, and Rediscovery of My First Love: Basketball
I remember when I tore my ACL, probably the worst moment of my life. It wasn’t my inability to play, or even a misstep on my part. All it took was a girl to turn the corner the last second and take my knee with her.
Applied Concepts for Motivation
We all share a common thread as human beings. We are purpose-driven. At first, we were driven to attain what Maslow deemed some of the basic tenets of life; including …
Motivation: 3 Influential Perspectives on Performance
Various elements come into play when discussing a winning mindset. It’s difficult to pick one as the pillar of success; however, motivation draws a great deal of attention in determining …
Build Your Resilience: A How to…
Resilience, Perseverance, and Plasticity – These terms all share a common thread they are fluid, flexible, or supple, much like a river moving around an obstacle. Each competitor must find a way …
Resiliency in Sport: How is it Developed and Maintained?
As athletes, we face a variety of challenges on a daily basis. We train our skills and condition our bodies. Our schedules are busy, and we deal with stressors that …