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Topic: Mind - March 19 2024
Balancing Healthy Competition in Individual Team Sports

So many sports - track, gymnastics, swimming, etc. - are complicated because we’re constantly competing against our own teammates. How do we balance putting the team first and being happy for our teammates' success, while also using that to fuel our own competition? We talked to VIS Expert Tania Alaby-Varma, PsyD, HSP, to learn more about how to find this balance and tips for how to put ourselves first while also supporting our teammates.

By: Kaylee Young

VIS Creator™

& Tania Alaby-Varma

VIS Expert™

Topic: Mind

March 19 2024

Ever felt the tug-of-war between cheering on your teammates and chasing your own victories in sports? We get it. Balancing team spirit and personal hustle is no easy feat. Individually scored sports that still depend on the success of the team to win can create a challenging space for us to balance rivalry and support for our teammates.  This is why it’s important for athletes in these sports such as swimming, track, and gymnastics to employ helpful strategies that aid in being both...
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