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Elizabeth Athanas holds a MS in Sport Psychology.
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Training: Plan it or Cram it?
- By airathanas
- . November 14, 2007
Fencing is an extremely complex sport that takes years of repetitive, muscle-memory building exercises to create a natural flow-like state. Learning a new skill usually
Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail
- By airathanas
- . October 30, 2007
Developing consistency in your competitive results starts with how you prepare for a tournament. The establishing an individualized routine is essential for every fencer’s training

Control Your Mind, Control Your Bout
- By airathanas
- . September 11, 2007
There are a lot of things that we can’t control in this world, but the number one thing that we can control is ourselves. As fencers, we know that no one hands us touches; we have to go them ourselves.

May I Have Your Attention Please!? – Concentration and Fencing
- By airathanas
- . September 3, 2007
Being able to focus your attention properly on the task at hand is the essence of concentration. You would think that with all of the

Top Ten Biggest Mental Errors
- By airathanas
- . August 27, 2007
Now that the season is kicking back into gear, fencers all over the country are dusting off their weapons and suiting up for another season.