You know the old saying, “You’re known by the company you keep.” It’s only partially true. What’s closer to the truth is: “You’re DEFINED by the company you keep.” There is another saying: “You are the average of the five people with whom you spend the most time.” For instance, if you hang around a […]
Three items today. First is the beautiful simplicity of beating the competition. Sports psychologist Dr. Rob Gilbert came to our gym yesterday and told our team about the crucial moment: “When you’re tired and frustrated is where it begins. Because that’s when others quit.” Right there Dr. Gilbert has explained the difference between winners and […]
“They were so frightening, you even watched the TV highlights from behind the sofa.” — England cricketer Keith Fletcher How do upsets happen? How does DePaul, which hadn’t won a conference game all season, finally do it in the spotlight of a tournament? For answers, just go to the greatest upset stories of all time. […]
“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass… it’s about learning how to dance in the rain!” — quoted by Ed Smith Renowned sports psychologist Dr. Rob Gilbert hosted a remarkable speaker in his class yesterday at Montclair State University in northern New Jersey. Paul Reddick told the story of his rise from […]
If you’ve been around high school or college sports for even a little while, chances are that you know one of those “sports parents.” Dr. Rob Gilbert, professor of sports psychology at Montclair State University in Montclair, N.J., offers the following list of ways to see if a parent is going too far. Is the […]