Casco Bay CANLife of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: It is the healthy teams that have a better chance for success
Be a leader and make your own choices. Set an example to your peers and choose to surround yourself with those making healthy choices. Show your leadership by choosing not to use drugs or alcohol.
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: Train your mind like you train your body. Visualize the outcome you want.
Clear your mind and visualize your goal, breathe and refocus. Do this often and your brain will recall your goal faster and in more detail.
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: Choose not to use marijuana as it impacts your health, safety and potential for academic and athletic success.
THC (the chemical in marijuana) builds up in the brain and affects the skill recall area of the brain and delays reaction time. Marijuana compromises judgment and affects many other skills necessary to be a proficient athlete. These skills include alertness, concentration, coordination and reaction time.
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: Managing stress does not have to include the use of alcohol or drugs. The best way to handle stress is through healthy habits.
Exercise, healthy eating, sleeping well and maintaining close relationships are important in stress management. These key actions can help reduce stress levels and improve your quality of life. Quick fixes like drugs or alcohol may temporarily mask stress but the long-term effects are unhealthy.
The Moment the Bell Rings
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: Athletes who sleep at least 8 hours per night are 68% less likely to sustain an injury compared to those who get less sleep.
Lack of sleep impacts reaction times and performance and causes fatigue. Aim to sleep at least 8 hours per night to maximize muscle growth, repair and recovery. This will also help improve cognitive skills and concentration. All of these factors together can contribute to a lower rate of athletic injuries.
Anonymous Tip Line
ANONYMOUS TIP LINE
Hear about an underage party? Not sure what to do? Send an anonymous, encrypted tip using our tip line for underage drinking or illegal drug use. The law enforcement agencies serving the towns of Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Gray, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth, Pownal and Yarmouth are proud to work hand in hand with the community to address underage drinking or illegal drug use.
How to Send Anonymous Tip:
- Online- submit your encrypted and anonymous tip here
- Text Message- text your encrypted and anonymous tip with the keyword UCANTIP to 847411
