Paul Chambers grasps the importance of planning. Paul, the owner – along with his wife, Jennifer – of RallyPoint Journals, believes preparation is key in sports, academics and life in general. An Atlanta native currently in the Army, he’s lived in Moore County for 12 years.
Paul’s been in the military for 15 years.
Along with a belief in planning, Paul has an appreciation of how sports and training can improve the quality of life. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), he’s been practicing the martial art since high school.
“I’ve done combat sports my entire life,” Paul, the owner of an undergraduate degree from Norwich University, said. “It’s changed my life.”
RallyPoint Journals, based in Carthage, was officially launched in January of this year. The journals are premised on the above-noted belief in being prepared. According to the company’s website, the training journals are designed to record performance, build mindset and stimulate progress.
“It’s probably one of the most important skill sets,” Paul, who’s in the process of pursuing a master’s degree from Norwich, said. “Planning is the most important part of it (journaling). We need to make sure we have a plan for anything we do in life.”
Through writing and keeping track in journals, athletes and students can reap a variety of benefits.
“It’s a great way to decrease anxiety and depression,” Paul said.
Performance in the classroom can also improve.
“The discipline required for sports transfers over,” Paul said. “Most high-level performers in sports are typically high-level performers in school. If you write it down, you’re more likely to do it.”
The use of journals gives insight into how prominent training has become in the lives of athletes. Gone are the days of waiting for the first practice or training camp to get ready for a season.
“I think it’s immensely more important (than in the past),” Paul said.
Today, training is not limited to pro or college athletes. Participants – including those not yet in high school – know preparing for the action brings advantages.
“Athletes are starting younger and younger with training,” Paul said. “Sports have evolved because of it.”
Journals for youngsters are designed to establish a foundation.
“Our kids’ journals are focused on school and character,” Paul said. “It (journaling) gets them prepared for the following day.”
In fact, RallyPoint, in addition to Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling, started with a focus on more kid-specific sports. At the present time, journals are available through a couple of sources.
“We are selling the journals,” Paul said. “They’re on our website and at Second Chapter Books, in Carthage.”
Second Chapter Books is located on Monroe Street.
Being in Carthage has been beneficial for Paul and Jennifer, who are the parents of two daughters.
“All the local Jiu-Jitsu gyms and wrestling clubs have been very supportive,” Paul informed.
Although the business is still in its growth phase, several schools will soon use RallyPoint’s journals for wrestling.
“It looks like the start of our real season is August,” Paul, who’s trained with professional and collegiate athletes, said.
For more information on RallyPoint Journals and what’s available, go to: https://rallypointjournal.com.
~Written by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Dave Lukow. Dave has been honored as both a lyricist and screenwriter. Among other publications he’s contributed to are the Buffalo News, JD Journal, Beckett Hockey, Seminole Player’s Life, Poker Pro, Walmart World, and All In.
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