How Psychological Momentum Influences Esports Outcomes
How Psychological Momentum Influences Esports Outcomes

Reverse sweeps, upsets, and pauses - these frequently occur in esports. Could the answer to how these happen be psychological momentum? Take a look at how the factors of psychological momentum can affect performance.

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Personality in Esports
Personality in Esports

The personality behind the performer. Find out what impact different personality traits may have on esport competitors and gamers. Can it play a role in what contributes to a successful esports team?

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Can Pre-Performance Routines Optimise Performance in Esports?

Do Pre-Performance Routines have a place in esports? We know about the use of these routines in traditional sports like Rugby, so can we expect similar benefits in esports?

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What contributes to a successful team in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?
What contributes to a successful team in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

There is no I in team. So what does it take to become the best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team like Astralis?

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How Does Stress Affect Esport Players and How Do They Cope With It?
How Does Stress Affect Esport Players and How Do They Cope With It?

A cash prize of over $3million and being watched by 100,000+ people, how do esport players cope with stress? Find out a few ways they deal with the pressure

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How Do Professional FIFA Players Stay Motivated?
How Do Professional FIFA Players Stay Motivated?

Even the professionals struggle to stay motivated. What protects some professional FIFA against burnout and keeps them motivated to play the game? This article gives you the answer

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Will Anthony Joshua be able to handle the pressure?
Will Anthony Joshua be able to handle the pressure?

Anthony Joshua faces Andy Ruiz Jr for the second time to reclaim his champion status and the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight championship titles. But can he handle the pressure of this rematch? This article answers this question

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How To Be Creative Like Barcelona

What is tactical creativity and how can it be developed? This article looks at what the research says and how coaches and teachers can apply it to their training

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Why Are Some People Physically Active When Others Aren’t?
Why Are Some People Physically Active When Others Aren’t?

What are the different stages we go through when we plan on living a more healthier life? This article talks about what stages we go through and how we progress through them!

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Why Being Injured Can Be Good For You And How You Can Experience This
Why Being Injured Can Be Good For You And How You Can Experience This

Injuries can suck, but did you know some athletes can benefit from being injured? This article outlines how athletes can have a positive injury experience!

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The final career transition
The final career transition

How do athletes deal with the end of their career and what can we do to make this transition easier?

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How Can Andy Murray Cope With Retirement?
How Can Andy Murray Cope With Retirement?

What strategies can Andy Murray use to cope with his upcoming retirement?

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Should My Child Be Reflecting?
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