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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

According to the Office on Violence Against Women, an organization that has awarded universities more than $131 million to improve preventio

Here at TOPPS we want nothing but the safest environment for our youth athletes. Sports should be fun: teaching valuable lessons, building

Though we cannot control others nor wholly understand 'why people do the things they do,' Fritz Heider, author of The Psychology of

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

We are inundated with ads, images, and conversation surrounding ‘beach bodies,’ ‘bikini readiness,’ and ‘form fitness.’ For those already b

"...self-love’s ability to ward off chronic stress is worthy of examination. Without a secure sense of self and self-worth, obstacles

TOPPS encourages you to utilize the TRIPLE A APPROACH when handling goals. These three steps will help center you as the New Year progresses

Grit plays an especially important role when we look to accomplish something new. It’s that tenacity we mentioned before, the ability to ac

Here at TOPPS, we believe there is a reason new goals are difficult to overcome: the underlying intention behind said goals. We encourage r

In the midst of our current 2016 to 2017 transition, we encourage readers to view ‘change’ in a different light. Science has proven that, “

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-

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

The holidays are approaching and, goodness, are they approaching quickly! Each year whips past with even more frenzied gusto than the one b

Mental illness is not discussed nearly as often as it should. Surreptitiously swept into mankind’s cobwebbed skeleton closet, it remains a

Hello everyone and happy Friday! My name is Mariah Harper; proud Texas Ex, chai tea enthusiast and collector of quotes, aspiring sports...

Have you ever wondered just how much your own frame of mind influences your physical health? Many of us can attest to having a friend...

Did you set a New Year's goal to become more active in 2016? We know it can be a challenge to start, it is just as hard to maintain your...

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