At 51 years old, Yusuf Dikeç, an air pistol shooter, finally stood on the Olympic podium with a silver medal.    This triumph wasn’t a...

"3-1. So incredibly proud of this team." "Team went a dismal 3-5 this weekend." "Gotta brag on my kid. 3 goals today." "Lost by 4. Not...

"What's the most important Mental Toughness skill?" Great question and it's one I'm often asked. I'm a 2x Olympian and Mental Tougness...

STOP taking pride in being hard on yourself. It decreases performance It decreases confidence It decreases self-esteem Here's the good...

FOR ATHLETES: Athletes have a difficult time separating who they are from what they do. And it can negatively impact self-esteem. I'm a...

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

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...

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

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...

Mental Toughness isn’t necessarily about being tough. It’s about facing the truth. That’s tough to do; perhaps Mental Toughness is the...

You know what really bugs me? Comparison. Why? Because it not only kills creativity, it also kills joy. Sport is often full of comparison...

What's the difference between Grit and Grind? According to Dr. Brene Brown, grit is internally focused while grind is externally focused....

What's the difference between good anger and bad anger? Most athletes tell me, "My coaches and my parents say I'm not supposed to get...

Ready to face the truth? There are two of them: 1) You might get what you want. 2) You might not. Sport teaches us NOT to face the...

How can we be mentally tough when we are full of excuses? WE CAN'T! Excuses are the path of least resistance. They are our protection...

Negative self-talk takes you AWAY FROM YOUR GREATEST SELF. You don't get to have negative thoughts for free. They come with a cost. They...

Positive self-talk takes you TOWARD YOUR GREATEST SELF. These thoughts come with a reward. You become THE BOSS of your thoughts rather...

If you do what you've ALWAYS DONE, you get what you ALREADY HAVE. You have already invested in more: skill sessions, private coaching,...