It’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Good morning. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Stress. Anxieties. Doubt. These are all strong emotions that can overwhelm and exhaust us. But they never mean that we are alone.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the SEC Network sat down with Tennessee alum Maddy Banic and listened as Banic shared her story. The video interview is a raw, powerful, and unfiltered account of her experience navigating her mental health.
Thank you, Maddy, for sharing your story and reminding us all what it means to be resilient and true to yourself.
As May continues, there are many ways to support both yourself and those around you:
Remember to rest and keep your sleep consistent.
Take care of yourself by taking time for you.
Get outside and get some sunshine.
Most importantly, ask for help if you need it and provide help to others as you are able.
Have a great Wednesday, folks.
-- Taylor and the CG Sports Co team
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Sam Bosco sat down and had a candid conversation with Team USA at the start of the 2023 racing season. Bosco discussed racing nerves, rebounding from injury, and the new racing format.
Bosco explained, "I want to be the best in the world in the time trial, and hope to win the road race again,” she said. “For me, the time trial isn’t where I started, but it’s quickly become my favorite.
Read the full interview online.
The 2023 Atlanta Classic splashes into action this weekend and Kieran Smith and Natalie Hinds will both be competing.
Smith is slated to swim in the 100, 200, and 400 free, plus the 100 back, 200 IM, and 400 IM, while Hinds is entered in the 50 free, 100 free, and 100 fly.
Click here to view the full psych sheet online.
Yesterday, Coach Dudley Duncan released The Art of Swimming and the Game of Racing and it quickly reached #1 in Swimming new releases, Swimming bestsellers, and Water Sports new releases.
The Art of Swimming and the Game of Racing shares Duncan's coaching history, breaks down the philosophy at the core of Quest Swimming, reflects on the coaching practices Duncan found most effective, and provides advice to coaches interested in owning their own club and pool.
Click here to order your copy today!
The Secret About Athlete Newsletters
As an agent for professional athletes, I strongly recommend that all athletes have their own newsletter for the purpose of getting sponsorships. Here are a few reasons why:
Direct Communication: Having a newsletter allows athletes to directly communicate with their fans and followers. This creates a personal connection and provides a platform for the athlete to share their story and accomplishments. By sharing their achievements, fans feel connected to the athlete and are more likely to support them.
Showcase Expertise: Athletes have a unique perspective on their sport and the industry. By sharing their insights and knowledge in their newsletter, they can establish themselves as experts and thought leaders in their field. This can attract the attention of brands and sponsors who are looking for individuals with a strong following and a credible voice.
Targeted Audience: Newsletters allow athletes to reach a specific audience. By collecting email addresses and other contact information from their followers, athletes can create a targeted list of potential sponsors. This means that they can tailor their content to a specific group and increase their chances of securing sponsorships.
Congratulations to Cierra Burdick and Valencia Basketball for winning the LF Endesa title for the first time in the women's team history!
Swimnerd
The best ventures in life are built out of a combination of passion, drive, and pure neediness. This is exactly what Nate Tschohl harnessed when he left his job in insurance and created Swimnerd.
Since 2016, Swimnerd has been creating personal pace clocks and countdown timers to support the swimming community. In recent years, they have expanded to include live results, a training app, a podcast, and a newsletter.
Click here to shop Swimnerd's products and to subscribe to their newsletter for all of the latest swimming news.
Champion's Mojo, Episode #205: "Is 200 Breast the Hardest Event? with Michael Aubrey"
Can the 200 Breast be made easier? National Champion Breaststroker Michael Aubrey of Palm Beach Masters thinks so! In this episode, he shares some of the best advice we've ever heard for swimming the 200 breast and more. Listeners will learn about Michael's daily practice routine, a combination of dry land and wet training, having the right coach, and seeking guidance from experienced individuals to achieve success in any activity.
You will also discover the importance of little tips and techniques, consistency, and staying focused in sports and other aspects of life. For those who didn't grow up doing breaststroke, Michael reassures them that it's not impossible to learn with practice, perseverance, and a growth mindset. He also provides valuable insights on how to swim a 200 breaststroke, including the cadence, pacing, and energy conservation for the last 50 meters. Listeners can even learn Michael's specific cadence for the 200 breaststroke, which can serve as a helpful reference to improve their swimming technique and even help Kelly set a record.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
Arlene Nelson, Director, ANGEL CITY on HBO & Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder, Angel City FC
Arlene Nelson, Director of ANGEL CITY on HBO and Julie Urhman (@JUhrman), Co-Founder and President of Angel City FC, join Sports Business Radio this week to discuss ANGEL CITY, the docuseries that premieres on HBO and HBO Max on May 16.
ANGEL CITY is a gripping docuseries that goes behind the scenes and onto the pitch of the groundbreaking Los Angeles-based professional women’s soccer team, Angel City Football Club. Pulling back the curtain on the origin story through the 2022 inaugural season of the female-founded and led team (Natalie Portman, Kara Nortman & Julie Uhrman), the series reveals the passion and grit needed to build a franchise from scratch and blaze a bold trail in the world of professional sports.
Catch up on EVERY episode online!
