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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.

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.

Mental skills are a long-term solution (versus therapy) as it teaches us coping skills that give us the tools and the foundation for challenges and life.

A musician reached out as she was struggling in practice and during performances. This initial conversation was like many that I’ve had in the past with musicians and athletes alike. However, [...]

Communication is so important. When you aren’t able to communicate you don’t get our needs met. Why? Because people don’t know what those needs are. If you don’t [...]

In my work with Elite Performers I have them clarify and define phrases, terms, situations and conditions. I can certainly make assumptions about what a client needs and wants but they know much [...]

Influences of stress on performance come in two forms: eustress and distress. Eustress known as ‘good’ stress is a form of stress that some individuals seek out.  They feel it benefits their [...]

My theory is that I don’t need to dig into area’s of a client’s life unless they want to. This sometimes means that I have to be very careful of the area’s I probe more [...]

How does imagery really work? Psychoneuromuscular theory: when an Elite Performer practices using imagery, they imagine movements without performing them, although the brain interprets this as if [...]