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Overcoming Pre-Comp Anxiety Strategies

We All Have a Spark Like Tully Blanchard Inside Us

1/15/2021

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The Spark
We all have something that motivates us, that pushes us when we don’t want to be pushed, that sparks a fire within us to go beyond what is necessary to achieve our goals.


What drives us to succeed is going to vary by individual athletes and teams.  Regardless of what our goals are, we all have that special something that sparks the fire.  For some the flame burns until we achieve what we have set out to accomplish.  And yet for others the flame burns out way too soon.  The goal may not have been realistic, the individual lacked the necessary support system, they got bored, they lost focus, or there was too much clutter in their lives.


That spark is what gets us moving towards accomplishing our goal(s).  For some it may take years to accomplish what we set out to do.  And yet others may not give themselves enough credit and accomplish their goal well before they expected.  In both those instances and all points in-between, a road map is necessary in figuring out where we want to go.


You Have One Too
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When I think of a spark for a team, I can’t help but first think about professional wrestler Tully Blanchard.  Tully was a founding member of the 4 Horsemen stable in Jim Crockett Promotions.  Alongside Tully were Double A Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, and Ric Flair.  In one of my favorite wrestling dvd’s, Ric Flair and the 4 Horsemen, Tully is interviewed about the 4 Horsemen after he left the stable.  To paraphrase, Tully says that he was the blasting cap (or spark) that got the 4 Horsemen going-the instigator if you will.  If you haven’t, go out of your way and either watch the interview or the whole dvd.  You will not be disappointed.

I mention Tully Blanchard and the 4 Horsemen because much like how Tully describes himself, I believe that everyone has their version of Tully Blanchard living deep down inside them.  A spark, something that gets us out of bed everyday, working towards moving one step closer to our dreams.  If you don’t have something that immediately gets you out of bed every morning, think about what you enjoy doing.

We all have something that we are passionate about.  What are the things that fire you up?  What is your Tully Blanchard spark...

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    Dr. Charles Infurna

    Charles Infurna, Ed.D., is the owner and lead coach of Forza Athletics Track Club.  Dr. Infurna has coached National Record Holders, National Champions, All-Americans, and Conference Champions at the Post-Collegiate, Collegiate, and High School level.

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