Energise: Center for Sport and Exercise Psychology

01/07/2025

: The Silliman University (SU) Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the SU Athletics Department and the ENERGISE Center for Sport and Exercise Psychology, is co-organizing the PCKF National Dragonboat Coaching Seminar – Level 1, which will be held from July 30 to August 2, 2025, at SU.

This nationally certified seminar is spearheaded by the Philippine Canoe Kayak and Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) and supported by the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission, aiming to elevate coaching standards in dragonboat paddling by integrating physical training with sport psychology and wellness.

Read more: https://su.edu.ph/su-psychology-department-to-co-organize-national-dragonboat-seminar/

27/06/2025

Our first intern concluded his Practicum by presenting his learning insights on his experiences. Joshua Marvin Albiso is a pioneering graduate student for the degree Master of Arts in Psychology Major in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Silliman University.

27/06/2025

We co-organize a sports coaching certification Level 1 to develop our Filipino coaches. Join now! See the post below for details.

10/06/2025

Important reminder for athletes

Athlete: Coach, I need to ask you something. Is it really so bad if I have a drink with my friends? Sometimes it feels like everyone else is having fun except me.

Coach: You can have a drink, if you choose. No one will stop you.

Athlete: And what about smoking, just every now and then? Just to feel free for a moment.

Coach: You can do that too. This is your life, not mine.

Athlete: Coach, sometimes I just want to be like everyone else. Go to parties, stay out all night, laugh, and not worry about tomorrow. Can I do that?

Coach: Absolutely. No one can take those moments away from you. The world is full of options.

Athlete: And if I want to go even further, to just escape get high, live wild, forget all the pressure for a night? Can I?

Coach: Yes. All of that is within your reach. You can choose any path you want.

Athlete: Then why does it feel like I can’t have both? Why do I feel this ache in my chest, like something has to give?

Coach: Because, deep down, you know the truth. You can have anything, but you can’t have everything. Every great dream demands something from you. You are free to enjoy every moment, every temptation, every thrill but you are not free from the cost. You cannot expect to show up on race day with the body, the mind, the spirit of a champion if you are not willing to sacrifice what others are not. Every late night, every shortcut, every easy decision chips away at your potential.

Everything is permitted, but not everything is worthwhile.

So you must choose. What means more to you? A fleeting night or a lifelong dream? The comfort of now, or the pride of forever? You cannot serve two masters.

Every runner stands at this crossroads. The easy road is wide, full of laughter and distractions. The hard road is narrow, but it leads to places most will never see. The finish line you dream of only you can decide if it’s worth the sacrifice.

You choose how far to go. You choose whether you will look back with pride, or with regret. Only you can decide what your dreams are worth.

That’s the cost. And only you can pay it.

27/05/2025

Movement is critical to brain function.

“We know that as little as 10 minutes of walking can improve your mood, getting that bubble bath with the dopamine, serotonin, endorphins going. Anybody can ...

02/04/2025

Level 1 National Dragon Boat Coaching Seminar

02/04/2025

02/04/2025

MILO® and Run Rio have decided to nullify the participation of the runner who caused the incident on the recent MILO® Marathon-Dumaguete leg last March 23, 2025. Now more than ever, MILO® is committed in creating a safe, fun, and memorable running experiences for our participants and supporters. READ OUR FULL STATEMENT BELOW:

30/10/2024

All set for the 2024 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships 💪

Testing the waters at the competition venue on Tuesday, Oct. 29, veteran paddlers OJ Fuentes of the men’s team and Lea Baligasa of the women’s side both stressed the importance of preparing for any conditions they might face during the race.

24/10/2024

Listen to one of our sport psychologists and ENERGISE consultants, Naira Orbeta, talk about how athletes reach higher levels of competitiveness when they are able to master facing their storms.

Join us as we welcome Dr. Naira Orbeta, a sports psychologist, to discuss the vital role of sports psychology in helping athletes build mental toughness amid...

13/07/2024

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20/06/2024

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Denmark’s Euro 2024 football squad have refused a pay rise to ensure the women’s team receive equal pay.

A new four-year agreement has been reached with the Danish Football Association that will see both male and female national team players receive the same fee for representing their country.

A 15% decrease in the men's team insurance coverage also allowed them to upgrade the women's team coverage by 50%, as well as that of the Under-21 men's team by more than 40%.

“The men’s team chose not to demand any changes in the conditions in their new agreement,” Michael Sahl Hansen, director of the Danish players’ union, Spillerforeningen, said in a statement published by FIFPRO.

“It’s an extraordinary step to help improve the conditions of the women’s national teams. So, instead of looking for better conditions for themselves, the players thought about supporting the women’s team.”

Senior players were consulted before a deal was struck that will come into effect following this summer’s tournament in Germany and run until 2028.

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