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The Era of the Dumb Athlete Is Over

The Culture in Sports Podcast
The Culture in Sports Podcast
The Era of the Dumb Athlete Is Over
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Co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss about the new challenges athletes must face on the Culture in Sports Podcast.

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No Rest for the Weary

Recently an interview with Stephen Schoch, pitcher for the University of Virginia baseball caught my attention; not just because it was hilarious but because his comments struck a chord. When asked what makes him nervous, he jokingly said caves, but quickly retorted with “this is just a game, there are […]

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Naomi Osaka Delivers a Message

I’m a big fan of Naomi Osaka.  She has guts.  Not only is she one of the top tennis players in the world, but she is also one of the most effective communicators in professional sports.  Once again, Osaka has brought attention to an important issue and started a public […]

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High Anxiety

Athletes are reported to be significantly more likely to report ‘high to very high’ psychological distress (at 17.15%) compared to that generally found elsewhere in the community (9.5%). The published findings indicate that despite exposure to intense stressors during the recognized peak age of mental ill-health, there is an absence of […]

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Sting Like a Bee

This past Thursday was World Bee Day, honoring the birthday of the world’s first beekeeper.  Its purpose is to acknowledge bees and other pollinators in the ecosystem.  It’s a good reminder for us to be more like bees. Each bee only makes a small amount of honey in its lifetime. […]

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