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Premier would like to welcome Alexa-Jane Hoidahl to our team! Read this Q&A to learn more about our new intern.
Let’s start with a fun fact about yourself.
I will be graduating college at the age of 20.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Norway, Bali, or Greece.
Do you prefer movies or Netflix?
I like both—it depends what mood I am in. I love movies, but there are days when I love a good Netflix binge.
What is the best show you’ve watched on Netflix?
How to Get Away with Murder
Chocolate or vanilla?
Most definitely chocolate!
What is the most played song on your iPod?
“Ship to Wreck” by Florence and the Machine
You are being sent to a deserted island you can bring one person and one item, who and what would you bring, and why?
I would bring a speedboat to get on and off the island. The boat would come with wakeboar...
Looking for a TED Talk? Premier Has a Few Recommendations
At Premier, we always strive to learn more. We read through the latest scholarly journals, explore new books, and—one of our favorites—watch numerous TED talks. Below is a list of some of our favorite TED talks about sport and/or psychology along with a memorable quote from each of the pieces. If you have any recommendations for us, let us know via Facebook or Twitter!
Sarah Lewis - Embrace the near win "Coming close to what you thought you wanted can help you attain more than you ever dreamed
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In a Slump? Turn to Your Team
Slumps are inevitable. Every athlete, every coach, and every team experiences them at one time or another. They occur for a myriad of reasons: chronic injury, inability to maintain focus, or a combination of the two and more. No matter the cause, our first and foremost priority is escaping the slump. However, while doing so, many athletes press, leading them to an extended and possibly worse slump.
The Minnesota Lynx have lost five out of their last nine games. Not a horrific slump—they’re not on a nine game losing streak—but still, for a team that has been known to excel, playing below .500 is not where they want to be. Recently Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve was asked about how her team plans to improve:
“We’re going to try to keep perspective about things,” Reeve said. “We know what our challenges are. We’re working really, really hard to be a good basketball team. Every day. Every moment we spen...