Optimal arousal levels to inspire sports performance
Different sports will require different optimal arousal to achieve inspiring sports performances. In a game of football, rugby, and weightlifting, as you can imagine, the higher the arousal level, the greater the force, aggression, and power generated. In these types…
For the love of NFL football helmets
What can be cooler than wearing NFL football helmets? NFL football helmets seem to have that extra oomph. Bright colors and elaborate, sometimes whimsical designs are guaranteed to win admiring glances. They’re great icebreakers and can come in handy when…
Tips for Building a Quality Wooden Poker Chip Box
So you’ve decided to invest in a poker chip box to store all your poker chips. Before you begin, whether you build the case yourself or order a custom case from a third party, there are a few things to…
Is Tom Brady REALLY the MVP so far?
I know that I know. I must be crazy for even asking the question. How can a guy who’s on pace to not only erase the one-season TD mark, but possibly go undefeated, not be MVP? Only someone with a…
10 reasons why I hate football
Fellow Americans, before you sign my death warrant, know that I’m talking about American football, also known as American football in the rest of the world. So relax, it’s ok, I’m just making fun of football! I’ve been watching Euro…
Endangered Species of Baseball: Touches
His book, Coaching Youth League Baseball, was written by Hall of Fame college coach Skip Bertman in 1975. Much of what he wrote about bunting is ignored today. However, it remains relevant as an example of how the game should…
How Rivalries Make Sports Franchises Great
In sports history, most of the great players and teams show their best performance during rivalries. Rivalries often create a lot of buzz and make the games more exciting for fans. If it weren’t for rivalries, some sports wouldn’t have…
2010 World Cup soccer tournament
The long-awaited and anticipated sporting event of the year, the Soccer World Cup 2010 The tournament finally began on June 11, 2010 at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The FIFA world cup tournament is held once every 4…
2007 NFL Draft Player Reviews – RB Dwayne Wright
Last season, Dwayne Wright was returning from a serious knee injury suffered during the second game of the 2004 season, and he showed NFL scouts that he is back and 110% healthy. Wright rushed for 1,462 yards and 11 TDs….
Offensive Strategies in Bearball Part 2 – A Stone’s Throw
In the first article on Bearball(TM) Offensive Strategies, we looked at the meowing chasers. This time we will review some things about ball control from the point of view of the offensive team, called “Bears”. As you may remember, when…
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