Monday, November 28, 2011

GREAT END OF SEASON ARTICLE'S

HOW ATHLETES CAN DEAL WITH THEIR FEARS AND STRESSES


By: Stanley Popovich

Some athletes have a difficult time in managing their fears and stresses. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that an athlete can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties.

When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.

Sometimes we get stressed out when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem.  A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.

A person should visualize a red stop sign in their mind when they encounter a fear provoking thought. When the negative thought comes, a person should think of a red stop sign that serves as a reminder to stop focusing on that thought and to think of something else. A person can then try to think of something positive to replace the negative thought.

Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket.  Whenever you feel depressed or frustrated, open up your small notebook and read those statements.   This will help to manage your negative thinking.

Learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about how you will get through the rest of the week, try to focus on today. Each day can provide us with different opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your problems. You never know when the answers you are looking for will come to your doorstep. We may be ninety-nine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent to make a world of difference.

Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your depression and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem.  By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future.  Remember that it never hurts to ask for help.

Dealing with our persistent fears is not easy.  Remember that all you can do is to do your best each day, hope for the best, and take things in stride. Patience, persistence, education, and being committed in trying to solve your problem will go along way in fixing your problems.

BIOGRAPHY:

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/
 


WHEN A TEAMMATE STRUGGLES WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

 

By: Stanley Popovich


What do you do when a teammate has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In addition, here are some other techniques you can use to help the person cope.

Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression. There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this information with the person who is struggling. Education is the key in finding the answers your looking for in managing your fears.

Be understanding and patient with the person struggling with their fears. Dealing with depression and anxiety can be difficult for the person so do not add more problems than what is already there.

In every anxiety-related situation you experience, begin to learn what works, what doesn’t work, and what you need to improve on in managing your fears and anxieties. For instance, you have a lot of anxiety and you decide to take a walk to help you feel better. The next time you feel anxious you can remind yourself that you got through it the last time by taking a walk. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety the next time around.

Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, you are afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job promotion doesn’t mean that you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have that option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your present location. Changing your thinking can help you manage your fears.

Another thing to remember is that things change and events do not stay the same. For instance, you may feel overwhelmed today with your anxiety and feel that this is how you will feel the rest of the week or month. This isn’t correct. No one can predict the future with one hundred percent accuracy. Even if the thing that you feared does happen there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict which can be used to your advantage. You never know when the help and answers you are looking for will come to you.

When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, seek help from a professional. The key is to be patient, take it slow, and not to give up. In time, you will be able to find those resources that will help you with your problems.

BIOGRAPHY:

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/ 



 

HOW ATHLETES CAN MANAGE DEPRESSION


By Stanley Popovich

Sometimes, athletes deal with depression. Here is a short list of techniques that an athlete can use to help manage their depression.

One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, your afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job promotion doesn’t mean that you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have that option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your present location.

Some people get depressed and have a difficult time getting out of bed in the mornings.  When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do to get their mind off of the problem.   A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Doing something will get your mind off of the problem and give you confidence to do other things.

Sometimes, we can get depressed over a task that we will have to perform in the near future. When this happens, visualize yourself doing the task in your mind. For instance, you and your team have to play in the championship volleyball game in front of a large group of people in the next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine yourself playing the game in your mind. Imagine that your playing in front of a large audience. By playing the game in your mind, you will be better prepared to perform for real when the time comes. Self-Visualization is a great way to reduce the fear and stress of a coming situation.

Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket.  Whenever you feel depressed, open up your small notebook and read those statements.

Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem.  By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future. Managing your fears and anxieties takes practice.  The more you practice, the better you will become.

The techniques that I have just covered are some basic ways to manage your depression, however your best bet is to get some help from a professional.

BIOGRAPHY:

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/ 

SPORTS ARTICLE QUERY

Monday, November 14, 2011

PLAY OFFS...ROUND TWO

Congratulations to the players and coaches of the Deer Park Varsity Football team
for winning the bi-district championship. The Deer will advance to the next round and will face the Pearland Oiler on Friday, November 18thThe game will be played at the Galena Park Stadium at 7:30 pm GO DEER!


Pre-sale ticket prices are $6.00 for Adults; $4.00 for Students.  All tickets at the gate will be $8.00.  
TICKETS GO ON SALE TUESDAY (NOV. 15TH) IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE.

TICKET HOURS:  8 AM - NOON & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - TUESDAY - THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 8 AM - NOON

Saturday, November 5, 2011

PLAY OFFS BEGIN

FIRST GAME PLAY OFF INFO.......Deer Park plays Beaumont West Brook in Beaumont on Friday, November 11th @ 7pm.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Deer Park vs Dobie

All 5 DP teams play this week for DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP.  all Sub0Varsity teams play tonight and the Varsity Deer take on the Dobie Longhorns at 7pm tomorrow night.  Please come out and support your teams.  GO DEER...Bring us home the W and the trophy.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Deer Sweep the Mavs

Congratulations to all of our teams this week for beathing Pasadena Memorial Mavericks.

The record is now   PMHS 1 < 8 DP

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Deer Park vs Pasadena Memorial

Deer Park vs Pasadena Memorial has been selected as the FoxSportsHouston.com broadcast of the week. The game will be broadcasted live with audio and video on http://www.foxsportshouston.com/, then archived by the Legacy Sports Network on www.legacysportsnetwork.com on the vault tab.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

LETTER JACKET

If you are getting a letter jacket this year, they will be doing the sizing for them at all lunches, next Wednesday the 19th at Sough Campus

Thursday, September 29, 2011

CHEERLEADER GONNA BE OK

Hey guys, Please keep Meagan Almada (hope I got that right) in your prayers tonight, she is one of our cheerleaders and she was hit by a car tonight in our school parking lot, I just chatted with the cheer sponsor, they are setting her leg and she will be on crutches, then surgery in a week, but she is going to be ok....please keep her in your prayes tonight.....

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, Parent's please read

Friday, September 23, 2011

NO PRACTICE MONDAY SEPT. 26th

Parents, just FYI, there are no practices Monday February 26th....

DP vs LP

Ok, guys we have 3 of the 4 lat night in the "w" column, let's make it 4 tonight.  I hope you have your tickets because he game is sold out.  Gates open at 5pm, kick-off at 7pm.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

DP vs LP

OK Deer Park, time to bury some puppies....

Friday, September 16, 2011

ATTENTION FANS

Varsity parents! Be sure to meet us at the Deer Gear booth tonight at 6:30 to go down to the field for the boys run through and give them a ton of cheers and fan support as they take on Westside tonight! GO DEER!!!!!

ORDER YOUR YARD SIGN TODAY...LIMITED TIME ONLY

Thursday, September 8, 2011

DP vs CC

Deer Park wins all four games tonight in sub-varsity games.  Come out to CCISD to watch Varsity take care of business tomorrow.   GO DEER!!!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB---GET INVOLVED

Attention All Parents of DP Football Players....If you are not getting involved with the booster club and how is supports your boy, you have no idea the fun and opportunities you are missing and the quality time with your son. Come join us, I think you will agree. We work hard, but it is a whole lot more fun than work.

DP VS ALDINE

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/gridiron/recaps/deer-park-dodges-aldine-s-late-rally-improves-to/article_5618e254-9dc0-5bf4-96cb-aeaad775bf93.html

Thursday, September 1, 2011

ALDINE

Come our and support the Deer and we face Aldine Mustangs this week.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

MEET THE TEAM

there are still PLENTY of dinner tickets left for Meet The Team this Saturday...come on out and enjoy.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

DICKENSON GAME TICKETS

The ticket prices for the Dickinson Game are as follows:
Pre-Sale:
$3.00 student
$6.00 Adult
All tickets are $8.00 at the gate.
FYI…..there is limited # to pre-sale. Sales will begin Tuesday Aug. 23rd at 7:30 am in the Athletic Office Only

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL CAMP

Junior High Camp July 19th - July 22nd...if you need more info please email me at coachmassey@comcast.net

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

QUESTIONS ABOUT RECRUITING?????

The Texas High School Coaches Association as a free webinar located on its web site www.thsca.com that will help answer many questions about the recruiting process. You can log on to the above site and go to NCAA/NAIA/JUCO Recruiting Webinar to get some great information.

Monday, May 16, 2011

BUSY WEEK

Last week of Spring trainging....Maroon and gold game is this FRiday the 20th at 5pm and 7pm...hope to see you there.

Ad photos for the Football Program for the 11-12 Season will take place on Thursday this week by the basketballgym....

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADVERTISING

Please check the football website for all forms needed to advertising in the football program for this year....deadline is early July so don't delay....

Saturday, April 23, 2011

SPRING TRAINING

Enjoy your Easter weelend...Monday it's time to get donw with some Football...Spring Training starts...the boys will practice Monday - Thursday with thursday being a scrimmage game.....come on our and watch the kids, they love seeing people in the stands.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

2011 SEASON TICKET INFORMATION

CURRENT SEASON PASS HOLDERS
A reminder to our current season pass holders - If you are planning to renew your season pass for the 2011 football season, do not discard your cards.  These cards are refillable.

2011 FOOTBALL SEASON PASS DATES:

Online  Renewals - January 1st - May 5th
In House (Athletic Office) Renewals - April 19th - May 5th 
8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3:30 pm

CURRENT PASS HOLDERS ONLY - Trade In Period @ Athletic Office 
May 17th - May 19th
8 am - 12 pm & 1pm - 3:30 pm
(You must be a current 2011 ticket holder in order to Trade In)

Online New Season Pass Sales - June 1st - Aug. 26th
New Season Pass Sales - In House @ Athletic Office
Aug. 8th - Aug. 26th
8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3:30 pm


PARKING PASSES FOR THE 2011 FOOTBALL SEASON WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE ONLY FOR $3.00


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

SENIORS FOR SEASON 2011

If you are going to be a senior next season I would like to get some of your old TIFI pictures if you have any...please scan and send to dedemassey@comcast.net.     PLEASE help  me with this project...If you don't have a scanner, wrire your name on the back of the pictures and give them to Coach Massey, I will scan and get them back to you.

Monday, April 4, 2011

BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

Don't forget about our Booster Club Meeting tonight at Sough Campus....

Thursday, March 31, 2011

OOPS...SATURDAY @ 8am,NOT FRIDAY
Golf Tournament is tomorrow @ Battleground @ 8am, we have some vendors set up through out the tournament with jewlery, candles, Scentsy, Make-up, and more...come on out and help support our efforts.  We still  need volunteers  just show up and we will put you to work...

Monday, March 28, 2011

Still time to play golf Saturday at our tournament....contact me if you want to play...

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Camp Info just posted...will be available on Website as well...
We're looking for Golf Teams and/or Hole Sponser for DPHS Football Golf Tournament. April 2, 2011 Battle Ground @ Deer Park. Entry deadlines March 18. Team entry $350 for 4 player or $100 a player. $100 for Hole sponser.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Spring Schedule

Here are all of the ways to find out about DP Football...we will keep all of them updated so please check there for all info regarding DP Football first...

dpfootballinfo.blogspot.com
Twitter @ DPFOOTBALLINFO
Facebook @ Deer Park Football Players

Monday, March 7, 2011

BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

Don't forget about the football booster club meeting tonight at 6:30pm, South Campus upstairs meeting room...

Monday, February 28, 2011

SENIOR BOYS SCHOLARSHIP INFO

scholarship paperwork is now available for the kids to pick up.The deadline for return is April 8th..The info for the kids to pick up the packet will be broadcast each morning on announcements and streamed during the lunch periods in the cafeteria.  

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Welcome to Deer Park Football Information

We are excited to start the new Deer Park Footbal Information page.  Check back daily to find out everything that is new in the world of Deer Park Football.  Don't forget to "follow us" to get up to the minute information.