Former Mizzou pitcher Ryan Allen joins Informed Athlete

August 6, 2010 by Rick Allen  
Filed under College Athletes, Latest News

Ryan Allen - former Mizzou pitcher joins Informed AthleteInformed Athlete is very pleased & proud to announce the addition of Ryan Allen to our team. 

Ryan completed his final year of college baseball eligibility in May after playing 3 years for the University of Missouri (2006-2009) and 1 year (2010) for the University of Central Missouri.  He will graduate in May 2011 from the University of Missouri with his bachelor’s degree in Business Management.  He also is a private pitching instructor at Balls N Strikes in Columbia, Missouri. 

As a former college athlete, Ryan brings a unique point of view to Informed Athlete that only someone who has “been there” can understand.  He will be providing input on website content and writing blogs & giving advice from the student athletes’ perspective.

FREE Telseminar – Mental Strength & Athletic Performance

January 11, 2010 by Rick Allen  
Filed under Latest News

Have you ever watched an athlete who obviously has raw athletic skill falter and not achieve his or her highest potential while others who aren’t as athletically gifted excel far beyond anyone’s expectations?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a GOOD athlete and a GREAT athlete?

If  you are an athlete, the parent or coach of an athlete, you will not want to miss this seminar on Wednesday, January 13th at 7 pm CST.

Dr. Chris White is the co-author of the NY Times and USA Today best seller The Flip Side – Break Free of the Barriers That Hold You Back.  With his Ph.D. in statistics and his uncanny ability to communicate, Chris has helped launch a division of The Flippen Group that assists with the development of top professional athletes.

During this hour, Chris will:
  • Talk about what Mental Strength is and how to develop leadership skills
  • Discuss the 5 top skills that an athlete needs to excel both on & off the field
  • Give real-life examples of how he & The Flippen Group work with professional and college athletes to build confidence and become exceptional leaders in their sport
To register for this FREE teleseminar, click on this link: Informed Athlete Seminar.

If you would like to submit a question before the teleseminar begins, you can send it to rick@informedathlete.com.

This teleseminar is one in our regular series in which we discuss topics of interest to athletes, parents, and coaches  It is provided as a complimentary service of Informed Athlete, but registration is required.

We hope that you are able to join us on Wednesday, January 13th at 7 pm CST!