COURAGE. It's the antidote to FEAR. I believe it's more powerful and more reliable than confidence. Confidence is an EMOTION. Courage...

Have you ever asked your athlete that question? Have you ever asked yourself that question? I'm a Mental Toughness Coach and it's one...

As a Mental Toughness Coach, I've worked with hundreds of athletes, from youth to Olympians. High Performers are that way for a reason....

Did you know you have up to 60,000 thoughts every day? Not only that, 80% of them are negative and 95% are repetitive.* What are you...

Coachable vs compliant? What's the difference? I posted about this topic a while ago (click here to see it) and have been asked to do a...

I've said it before and I'm going to say it again: STOP HAVING HISSY-FITS WHEN MISTAKES ARE MADE! Coaches sound like this: "We just...

If you do what you have ALWAYS DONE, you get what you ALREADY HAVE. What's the cost for your kids/athletes if they keep doing the same...

Think that more physical training is the only way to improve? Think again. When you get a work-out done to improve your strength and...

Fear causes pressure; fear of an undesirable outcome. Athletes fear many things: losing, looking bad, making mistakes, getting cut from...

Why do: Athletes fear mistakes? Coaches have hissy-fits when their athletes make mistakes? Parents roll their eyes when their kid makes a...

Oh no! Are you THAT parent? Have you ever wondered what your kids think about you when you're in the stands? How about the car ride...

Have you noticed that many Facebook groups now allow people to post anonymously? I read a post the other day and it was a mom, writing...

What's the difference between focusing and noticing? Focusing doesn't always provide the right answers. What if you are focusing on the...

Do you pay attention to what you say to yourself? I'm a Mental Toughness Coach and I notice how often athletes say the wrong things to...

Is there a difference between LISTENING to yourself and TALKING to yourself? I think so. Let me explain. Have you noticed when you...

Is there a difference between being ready and being prepared? I think so. I'm a Mental Toughness Coach and athletes often tell me, "I'm...

Is there a difference between coachable and compliant? I ask athletes if they consider themselves coachable and they say, "YES!" I ask...