Self-Esteem versus Self-Confidence: What’s the Difference?
When we read about Sports Psychology, Performance Psychology, or any Psychology for that matter, the terms “self-confidence” and “self-esteem” often get scattered haphazardly about the articles. [...]
Largely Mental
If you have been watching the World Cup, then you have seen some pretty amazing football. The games have been rather unpredictable consisting of some stunning goals and incredible defense. Among [...]
Motivation
We all have something in our lives we would like to change or to move toward. This can be simple goals like learning Spanish or finding more time for international travel. This could also be [...]
Actively Train Then Actively Rehab
After successfully surviving the LA Marathon in 85* heat with 25,000 other people, it would make sense if I stated that my training was officially over. However, after working out since December [...]
Moving Towards Change
All of us have our daily routines: wake up, use the bathroom, brush teeth, shower, get dressed, drink coffee, grab a snack and drive to work. Throwing any wrench in that schedule has the [...]
Underdog Mentality
As a player, coach, and athlete, it is always very anxiety provoking to face an opponent that you know is better than you. A lot of thoughts and self-doubt often go racing through your mind: [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
At this time, there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. If you turn on the television to any [...]
Formula For Success
Nature versus nurture has been a long heated debate in the scientific community. Are people simply born with certain qualities? Or can the way people are raised effect their development later in [...]