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Kayla White–World's Fastest Woman
"I do think that this has shaken up a lot of things for a lot of people. I think that people should stay tuned to see what she's capable of because her season is not done yet, and neither is she." -Kianna Gray, University of Kentucky All-American on Kayla White
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
How to Mentally Prepare Yourself to Excel in Sports
Preparing yourself to excel in sports is something that has many times been thought of to be done in the gym and at a practice session. However, there are plenty of ways that you can mentally prepare yourself to excel in your sport. If you are able to push yourself to learn the mental techniques that the pros use, you will be much more equipped to have a successful sports career as an amateur or professional.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Unbalanced
Maybe the Senators Were Right About Trading Away Their Top Players
The Ottawa Senators have been the butt of all jokes lately. We've seen them in the news for the 2018 season and with good reason. Recently, the ridicule has gone so far as to reach a Simpsons episode where Lisa Simpson was to be assigned a hockey team in Canada. She was muttering to herself please not Ottawa and she was given Ottawa.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Unbalanced
Horizon League's Championship Questions
After our trip to the MEAC Championships, this Friday and Saturday, we will spend Sunday at the Horizon League Championships. While the Horizon League may not have a ton of national qualifiers, it serves as a tough mid-major meet, featuring the grit of runners based in the Midwest, representing schools in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The meet will be hosted in Youngstown, Ohio, May 3-5.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
Vital Points About Basketball Dribbling Drills
Actually, many coaches spend a lot of energy on improving the dribbling skills of the players. It winds up crucial for players to practice their basketball dribbling drills every now and again, and improve their fundamentals.
By Lawrence Barnett7 years ago in Unbalanced
MEAC's Championship Questions
On May 3-4, we head to from our home state of Ohio to Greensboro, NC to see the MEAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. We have a few questions going into the meet that includes some of the top performers in the nation. Here's what we want to know.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
My Experience Joining a Volleyball Team
Three weeks ago, I decided to join a volleyball team. It's not the Olympics or anything like that, it's just a district team in the church. It might not be a big of a deal, but for a very non-sporty, nerdy, and a foodie like myself, it's a very new environment. My first day was the worst. Apparently, I joined the team at the perfect time. They're about to do a tournament in a couple of weeks against different teams around the city. Great!
By Cara Celestin7 years ago in Unbalanced
Hard Work Leads to Dreams
Not everyone can be a pro football player. Not everyone can become a college player. Not many play high school, even being a part of a high school team. It takes hard work and dedication just to have that first act of playing high school football to become a reality. Off the field you've got to hit the books and not fall to peer pressure. But on the field, you must let your talent speak for you. You got to have the mindset of a man working to feed yourself. You may play in different positions in any game. You may not play but a few games in a high school career.
By Chris Eldridge7 years ago in Unbalanced
Full-Time Fake Fan
I love hockey. From the time I was about eight or so, I would occasionally watch games with my dad (if they were before my bedtime). I was born into a Habs-loving family in the center of a Maple Leaf-centric city, so when I was given my first piece of Canadiens merchandise, I quickly understood the taboo of it, but still wore it proudly, claiming I was my elementary school’s biggest Habs fan. My favourite player was (and still is) P.K. Subban, so I was notably devastated when he was traded from my favourite team, and that his "bromance" with Carey Price was being censored. Among my friends, who are largely not hockey fans, I’m something of an expert on the game. How could I not be? I can name more than five players in the NHL, I understand the rules, and I actively cheer for not one, but two teams (the second being the Nashville Predators, naturally). But not that I would ever admit this to another fan, I’m a poser. I really don’t know that much about hockey, aside from the league’s biggest moments, and I don’t follow it religiously, save for a few key players on the most popular teams. My hockey knowledge is conversational, but has absolutely no depth. This has led me to develop a feeling of inadequacy when it comes to discussing Canada’s game with literally any hockey fan outside of my small gaggle of hockey-ignorant friends. Why is it that every NHL fan can spit stats or discuss plays from across that league for the last 10 years at the drop of a hat? And I’m left to stumble my way through playoff bracket conversations.
By Kristyna Reedon7 years ago in Unbalanced
