Blue / Green Blog

The Blue / Green team recently talked to First Sergeant (1SG) Daniel Ryan, a current 1SG at Mountain Phase of Ranger School - Alpha Company, 5th RTB. 

Contrary to popular belief, dietary supplements are not necessary for your success as an athlete. Supplements are intended to “supplement” your diet AFTER you have your nutrition dialed in. To get the most bang for your buck, focusing on your nutrition is far more important than any supplement you take. The intent of this article is to provide insight on three commonly used supplements amongst athletes. I love a good return on investment as much as the next guy. However, not all supplements are worth the investment. I would also like to note that I’m not recommending any specific supplement;...

When you create vivid imagery, the brain cannot distinguish between what is real and what is not. You can practice the skills or behavior you want to achieve without physically doing it. There are several ways to utilize imagery, starting with visualizing your success.

Setbacks are inevitable but can often feel catastrophic. “Achievement Goal Theory” can explain how you manage these setbacks by “Mastery” vs. “Ego” orientations. An ego-oriented individual compares their performance to others and always focuses on winning.