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During our initial phone consultation a potential client and parent will often ask me how they can tell if their child is improving in their sport. Unfortunately the answer to that question is [...]

A champion is someone who fights for what they believe in. A champion is someone who is always thinking about how to make life better. They are seeking to better themselves, better the people [...]

Awareness is a tricky thing and runs much deeper than our conscious state, so you have to reflect on your experiences to really see what is happening.

Wimbledon is one of the most amazing experiences of my life - watching mental skills at the most intense levels. Grass court tennis is incredible.

One minute ignorance is bliss - you are free to run around and have fun and the next minute you seem to be aware of everything and are no longer as free.

Where does “I can’t do it” come from? Fear of losing, making a mistake, not having control, or not being perfect? You work hard! Turn I can't into I can!

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.

Accept there are competitors better than you and you aren’t always going to win. You can train hard physically and mentally and you still may not win.

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.

Some of us are born with a genetic level of fear – nature, but much of our fear also develops through our experiences – nurture. Once fear sets in, it holds on tight. Regardless, you can learn to [...]