Size Inclusion in Endurance Sports: Creating Communities Where Every Athlete Belongs

Athletes in larger bodies face unique barriers in endurance sports—from limited gear options to harmful assumptions about their abilities. Learn practical strategies for creating truly inclusive athletic communities where every body belongs.

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Building Psychologically Safe and High-Performance Mountain Bike Teams: A Guide for Coaches

Coaching high school mountain bikers is about more than training plans and race results. It’s about creating a team culture where athletes feel safe, supported, and motivated to grow. This guide offers actionable strategies to help coaches foster psychological safety, build resilience, and develop high-performing teams.

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A Guide to Body Image and Confidence for College Athletes

The pressure to excel in college athletics extends far beyond the playing field. For many student-athletes, intense scrutiny of their physical appearance can impact performance and well-being. This guide offers strategies to foster positive body image and build lasting confidence.

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ADHD in Athletes: A Double Edged Sword

Athletes with ADHD experience unique challenges & advantages in the sports environment. Though many people don’t realize it, research has consistently found that athletes are more likely to have an ADHD diagnosis than the general population¹ ² ³. In this blog post, I discuss why this is the case, how ADHD symptoms can show up in sports, and what athletes can do if they think they may have an ADHD diagnosis.

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