Dimitri Tzamaras

AthleteTypes • 17th May 2018

Blasting off: Tom Brady

There is no trait in sports that is more talked about and dissected than the “clutch gene”. The ability to stare down the barrel of an immeasurable situation and deliver the goods, despite what may feel like the odds being heavily stacked against you.

AthleteTypes • 14th March 2018

The Loyal Leader: Drew Brees

Drew Brees started his career as the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, selected by the San Diego Chargers. Three seasons later, the Chargers landed Philip Rivers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Two seasons and a rare shoulder tear later, Brees found himself looking for a starting job with not a lot of options on the table for a short quarterback coming off a major throwing shoulder injury.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Self-Talk in 4 Steps

A very underrated tool to help athletes succeed is positive self-talk. Self-talk is useful because it can be used in so many different avenues of life outside of sports.

AthleteTypes • 23rd June 2018

The Next BIG Thing: Mo Bamba

He has the largest wingspan ever recorded in the history of the NBA Scouting Combine. Mohamed Bamba, more commonly known as Mo Bamba, has dreams and a personality bigger than his other-worldly measurables.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Controlling Your Emotions

Emotions run deep in sports. Fans are emotional. Coaches are emotional. Athletes are emotional. For a young athlete, this emotional storm can cause huge cliffs and valleys in performance. Being emotional during competition is fine, but by being overly emotional athletes can negatively affect their performance.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Being Competitive

Competitiveness is a desirable trait that all athletes strive for and all coaches wish to see from their players. What does being competitive mean, and what can we learn from competitive people to implement into our own mindsets and routines?

AthleteTypes • 12th April 2018

Unblockable: Dirk Nowitzki

One of the most prolific scorers in NBA History, Dirk Nowitzki is perhaps the most successful foreign player of all time in the NBA. The German-born big man is one of only eight players in the entire history of the NBA to score 30,000 points in their career.

AthleteTypes • 14th March 2018

George Springer: Helpful Energy

The Houston Astros spent the 2009-2013 seasons in the cellar of the American League. Somewhat affectionately known as the “LASTros” during this period, the suffering eventually led to something sweet for the Houston baseball team. George Springer, the 11th pick in the 2011 MLB Draft made his Major League debut for the Astros in 2014.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Making Effective Goals

Measuring and monitoring improvement is one of the most important parts of youth sports. That is why effective goal setting is so important for young athletes. A well thought out, sensible goal is one of the best ways for a young athlete to measure themselves and their improvements. Effective goal setting is a tool every athlete should have in their toolbox.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Understanding Rules

Rules are the basis of any collection of people. This is true in general society, but also in business and in any sports team. Most young athletes are expected to follow whatever rules that are placed on them, and for certain Athlete Types, that is okay. For others though, understanding the rules will help them better align with how the team operates.

AthleteTypes • 29th June 2018

A Knight’s Edge: Draymond Green

Draymond Green is one of the larger-than-life personalities in the NBA. A polarizing figure during the Golden State Warriors run of three championships in four seasons, Green has experienced a level of success some can only dream of.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Overcoming Mistakes

Mistakes will happen. That is an inescapable part of being a human being, let alone being an athlete. As a young athlete, the chances you make mistakes at some point while playing or in your day-to-day life is essentially 100 percent. That is what makes overcoming mistakes so important during your journey as an athlete.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Champions Time: Early = On Time

There is arguably nothing worth more in this world then someone’s time. Wasting other people’s time by being late is one of the most inconsiderate things you can do. When you show up on time, you are showing genuine respect for yourself, the other people you are meeting, and/or the job you have to do.

AthleteTypes • 19th March 2019

Developing a Growth Mindset

The Mental Gym offers athletes a one of a kind experience where they can develop and hone their mental skills to dominate the mental game. In this article, we will be highlighting the Developing a Growth Mindset workout and how it can make an impact on any athlete.

AthleteTypes • 18th March 2019

Decision Making: Pros and Cons

Making quick decisions is typically seen as a positive trait to have as an athlete. Generally, quick decision makers are coveted when it comes to building a successful team — whether that be in the sports or business world. However, there are times where a big decision comes along and making it quickly may not be the best option. For these cases, one of the best practices is sitting down and weighing out the pros and cons.

AthleteTypes • 18th March 2019

3 Strategies for Building Confidence

A common trait you see among all successful people is confidence. Having confidence in yourself and the decisions you make sets you apart from people who second guess themselves and constantly worry about making mistakes. Building confidence can feel impossible to some, but it really becomes simple once you familiarize yourself with the basics.

AthleteTypes • 12th April 2018

Aaron Rodgers: The Spark Plug

He’s possibly the most dynamic passer the NFL has ever seen. He is the two-time MVP and 2011 Super Bowl champion, Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers, who suffered an embarrassing, nationally televised fall during the 2005 NFL Draft has molded himself into one of the greatest to ever play the quarterback position.

AthleteTypes • 11th April 2018

A Dominant Evolution: Jake Arrieta

After a revolving-door career between the Baltimore Orioles and their Richmond-based minor league affiliate, Jake Arrieta considered quitting baseball altogether. Three years later, he put together one of the most dominant stretches by a pitcher in the entire history of baseball.

AthleteTypes • 10th April 2018

Always Adapting: Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander has been one of the most feared pitchers in baseball over the last decade and a half. After playing all of his major league career for the Detroit Tigers, Verlander was traded to the Houston Astros at the trade deadline in 2017 and helped carry the Astros to the World Series title.

AthleteTypes • 10th April 2018

Jared Goff: A Welcomed Change

With one of the most disappointing seasons by a quarterback selected first overall in the draft, Jared Goff was already being labeled a bust after only his rookie season.