Author: Bo Hanson

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4x Olympian, Director, and Lead Consultant

Mental Skills,Mental Skills in Sport,Competitive Edge

The Importance of Mental Skills in Sport

It’s now accepted that it is the mental game that ultimately wins any race or competitive game. It is what distinguishes the very top athletes from the ordinary. So, why are mental skills so important for success in sport? Find out what Bo Hanson has to say on this critical topic in the below video. In the end, having solid mental skills can be more important for elite performance than an athlete’s physiological capabilities.

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Sports Team Case Studies

We could spend money on flashy advertising, but we know as well as you do that honest feedback directly from clients is the most reliable and credible way to gauge how good a product or service really is. Below are Sports Team Case Studies who have used Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles, our specialized services, workshops or courses.​

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The Real Factor for High Performance in Sport

While it’s nice to have new buildings and equipment, is this the investment that will deliver the best return to your sporting success? At Athlete Assessments, we have been fortunate enough to have worked with more than 100,000 coaches, athletes, and sports administrators since our founding in 2007. This work has spanned over 40 different sports across the globe.

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Sport Management Leadership,Leadership in Sport,Sport Management Education,Sport Management,Coaching and Management

Sport Management Leadership and Coaching

Recently we saw a great article in the Harvard Business Review Blog Network by Monique Valcour, titled “You Can’t Be a Great Manager If You’re Not a Good Coach”. We thought it would be useful to discuss how this topic can be adapted for Sports Management Leadership.

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