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Performance is no simple task. During competition, we can think too much (multitasking) and not do any one thing effectively. Our attention is divided.

Focus is tough. The problem is not necessarily how much you have going on in your brain, but that all of IT is taking away from performing (well).

Ignite the fire inside. When you train your brain to work with your body, you find the happiness in playing again and your passion for this thing you love.

Off days show up in a physical form but it is really stemming from something mental – lack of focus, wrong focus, being in their head, negative chatter.

When you are winning, the hardest part is keeping the lead. Or you take the lead, and now you have to keep it. Or worse, you lose the lead, and now what?

Pain can be perceived as your friend or your foe. Define your pain, acknowledge it, and figure out the next best step to use it to your advantage.

Coaching teams and coaching individual athletes can seem different but it many contexts, it is very similar - be heard, feel cared about, and belong.

Positive mental character develops over time from positive conscious coaching and ultimately creates champions. Victory doesn't happen without character.

Design your competition strategy to include the physical and the mental aspects for your particular "game" day. The combo allows the magic to happen.

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 [...]