Exercise and the Brain
Exercise checks our metabolism, keeps joint and ligament attachments supple, builds strong muscles, and generally aids body maintenance. Ho
Supporting our Support: Mental Health Resources for Coaches
If our coaches are not taking care of themselves, seeking advice and support for their emotional needs, how can they also take care of our a
Targeting College Campus Safety: Sexual Assault
According to the Office on Violence Against Women, an organization that has awarded universities more than $131 million to improve preventio
Eliminating Verbal Abuse in Sport: Changing the Way We Talk to our Athletes
Here at TOPPS we want nothing but the safest environment for our youth athletes. Sports should be fun: teaching valuable lessons, building
The More You Know: Attribution Theory
Though we cannot control others nor wholly understand 'why people do the things they do,' Fritz Heider, author of The Psychology of
Giving Your Body a Deserved Break
It’s not uncommon, amidst busy schedule’s hustle and bustle, to think a break of any length equates to relapse or laziness. However, this co
Building Compassion and Self-Love: Eating Disorders in Athletes
We are inundated with ads, images, and conversation surrounding ‘beach bodies,’ ‘bikini readiness,’ and ‘form fitness.’ For those already b
Goals and Grit
Grit plays an especially important role when we look to accomplish something new. It’s that tenacity we mentioned before, the ability to ac
Reshaping Our Brains One Mindful Moment at a Time
When we are mindful, we fully absorb our present. We take comfort in the firm push of earth against our feet. We appreciate the steady in-
“Holiday Blues” Versus Seasonal Affective Disorder: When is it More?
The holidays are a beautiful time of year; quality time with family and friends, good food, time off from work, and gift-giving are all exci
