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Talent vs Training: Are You BORN An Athlete Or Can You TRAIN To Become One?

April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 Monica Lee 0 Comments

Is athletic success contingent upon our genetic predisposition? Or is training and discipline the true differentiator of skill and mastery?

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Time Management for Student Athletes

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Monica Lee 1 Comment

Being a successful student is already a challenging task. Likewise, excelling in an athletic pursuit is also a formidable endeavor.

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Sport Psychology – Inside the Mind of Champion Athletes

April 3, 2019April 2, 2019 Monica Lee 2 Comments

Being a successful competitive athlete takes more than just skill, it also requires a great deal of mental fortitude and

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Youth Sports as a Development Zone

March 26, 2019April 11, 2019 Monica Lee 1 Comment

No matter our role in the sport of baton twirling — athlete, coach, judge, official, parent, etc. — we must

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Updates from WBTF

March 19, 2019March 15, 2019 Sandi Rios 0 Comments

WBTF recently published new clarifications and changes to International Cup content restrictions. If you (or an athlete that you are

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What To Do About Ethics

March 12, 2019March 8, 2019 Kyle Keiser 1 Comment

Scenario #1: You’ve been hired to judge a local contest, you’ve checked the conflicts and don’t have any groups you

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Maximizing Your Team/Group Critique

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 Amanda Guidroz 2 Comments

As a judge who is gearing up for a new year and a new season, not only is it necessary

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Mindfulness and the Growth Mindset

February 26, 2019February 11, 2019 Wendy Maul 0 Comments

No matter your role in the sport of baton twirling, approaching your tasks with a growth mindset is critical to

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Elements of Choreography

February 19, 2019January 29, 2019 Dale White 0 Comments

Choreography is part of the sport of baton twirling. Coaches (and judges) need to delve into the components of choreography

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How to Convince Your Students That Flashy Tricks Must Be Balanced With Solid Technique

February 12, 2019January 29, 2019 Dale White 1 Comment

As coaches and judges, we all know the importance of proper training. We spend virtually our entire career on reinforcing

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