World Renowned Sports Psychologist Speaks To Kellenberg XC

Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Thursday, November 10th, the Kellenberg cross country team was treated to a Zoom presentation featuring internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Dr. Ralph Vernacchia at 3:30 pm in Room 211. Vernacchia, the author of Inner Strength and Coaching Mental Excellence, and the Sports Psychologist for the 2000 Olympic Team,…

Finding Balance: Exercising the Body and the Mind

Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: Guidance counselor, gym teacher, and coach Mrs. Simonelli has a fitness routine. Besides keeping her physically healthy, this routine has a massive benefit that can go unnoticed from outside perspectives: it keeps her in great mental shape. Mrs. Simonelli’s routine includes playing tennis or pickleball at least five…