Pressure

I was a young girl once. I was a young athlete once. At a young age I played softball just because it was the thing young, athletic girls in upstate New York did at the time. I liked it. I was [...]

Competition is tough. Play like you practice. That is tough. They are demanding on our mind, efforts, and mindset. These pressures require mental skills and a special way of thinking.

New levels of pressures and expectations require new mental skills and they can change your career, sports performance, relationships, and everyday life.

I get to - is very powerful. What follows, I get to, is looking forward to versus not looking forward to, instead of I have to. Make it positive.

You reach the top for the first time and now, you are a one-hit wonder. You become scared to let others down. Expectations increase. You over analyze vs just do it.

Musicians all practice a lot and unfortunately, they don’t usually get the results they want. They want the perfect practice. And it doesn't exist.

Teach grit - courage and resolve; and strong character. Not perfectionism. Kids are afraid to make mistakes. Kids who are afraid to fail, don’t succeed.

Finding balance in life can be very complex. People are consumed with “something” much of the time. You need a time out - time off. And so do your kids!

Mental barriers are obstacles that prevent young athletes from performing a particular skill. This typically triggers a fight or flight instinct and they either struggle with the perceived [...]

Should kids play multiple sport or specialize in one sport? Kids need a well-rounded environment to develop into well-rounded people. There is no way for kids to get everything they need from one [...]