Mindset and performance coaching for athletes and other high achievers
Adolescents and teens are being told what to do all day, every day. Their natural reaction is to push back, especially against their parents. One of the primary needs of a young person is to discover who they are and determine their own individual priorities and…
Here’s an interview I did with Marty Griffin of Golf Strategy School.
We talked about imagery, nerves, melting down under pressure, and getting consistent.
Have a listen!
You know the feeling of going up a rollercoaster? That “click… click… click” of the climb. Your heart starts to pound, you get butterflies, a lump in your throat, you tense up, start to sweat, your chest tightens… the anticipation builds… And then, weeeeeee! Down…
Sports anxiety is something every sport family experiences at one point or another. When the pressure increases, kids get nervous. Some athletes switch into “go” mode and get excited to go out there and do their best. Other athletes get worried and tense up. They…
GET MOTIVATED! 101 easy ways to JUST KEEP SWIMMING There’s a reason you started swimming. There’s a reason you keep training. But sometimes, especially if you haven’t gotten a best time in a while, and it’s 4:45am, it’s hard to feel motivated. “I wouldn’t say anything…
Does gymnastics stunt your growth? It must… right? You might actually be surprised by the answer. Sports like gymnastics, tennis, swimming, ballet, and figure skating, require athletes to specialize at a really young age. That means little kids are doing rigorous training to reach elite…
Five young women walk into a gym… Are you leaning in to hear the punchline? There is no rest of the joke because five strong, confident gymnasts walked into the Olympic arena with shoulders back, heads held high, and steely focus in their determined eyes.…
Swimmers always have a number in their head. For some, it’s in glowing neon lights. You know exactly what time you need. Maybe you have your sights on national level competition, international level, or a local meet your friends all have cuts for. Maybe you’re…
I have been mesmerized by the abundance of world class performances by American athletes at the Olympic Games in Rio during these last two weeks. I am particularly amazed at the focus shown by the gymnasts on the US team as they tumble, soar, and…
Being the parent of an athlete is nerve wracking. At times, it can feel like you’re the one with performance anxiety. It’s understandable. After all, you’re the one who may need to pick up the pieces if things don’t go well. You also get to…
