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NORTHWEST ATHLETE
SURVIVAL GUIDE Thoughts and advice from a real life Northwest athlete CORBIN SMITH Sports Reporter @curly_corbs
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ship because you hurt yourself doing something you weren’t supposed to. Nobody wants to struggle in practice or underperform in competition. 2. Do NOT compare yourself to your teammates. I understand you’re an athlete and you like to compete, but competing isn’t the same as measuring your progress against your teammates.
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1. You’re a student before you’re an athlete. Get used to hearing that on repeat once your season starts. I advise finishing school work before practice or planning other activities. Don’t think about competing if your grades aren’t in shape. Staying focused outside of practice is just as important. Don’t risk your scholar-
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Collegiate student-athletes juggle mental and physical barriers on a day-to-day basis. Fail to learn how to manage your thoughts and your mind will betray you. If you don’t understand your
body, you can’t perform at your best. I’ve learned a lot about myself in my first year. I thoroughly enjoy running track for Northwest, and after some horrific practices, I managed to survive and reflect on how I do so. Here are some tips that helped me transition from a high school athlete to a collegiate athlete.
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