In my current season of parenting (an 11-year-old and a 9-year-old), I spend the majority of my free time sitting in gymnasiums, on fields, and along courts, watching young athletes compete, struggle, grow, and learn. And while I love witnessing their effort and progress, I’ve also become deeply aware of something many parents and athletes don’t often think about: Their body language is constantly communicating, not just to others, but to their own brain. The Body’s Default R

One of the most common themes that comes up in my private sessions with athletes is comparison. Whether it is looking at a teammate, an...

Preseason is about a month away, and if you’re a high school or college athlete, you can probably feel it creeping in; the anticipation,...

Creating a Safe Space for Athletes to Grow: Why Fear-Based Coaching Falls Short Behind every confident, resilient athlete is a support...

Making a deliberate choice to notice something positive is a practice called gratitude . Practicing gratitude is a popular tradition...

You’ve worked hard physically training all season, preparing for this moment; playoff time! You and your teammates have put in the...

As a coach and former player, one of the most common mistakes I observe parents make is getting emotionally involved in a youth athletic...

Using Praise to Develop a Growth Mindset in Athletes As a teacher, I was introduced to the concept of Growth Mindset; instilling a belief...

4 Tips to Crush Your Tryouts Building or maintaining confidence in athletics is challenging at all levels of play. Athletes often neglect...

Why You Should Hire a Mental & Performance Coach For Your Youth Athlete Many people believe that athletes don’t need to work on their...