Perfection is a dead end. It's a fear based behaviour.
Does the pursuit of perfection hinder performance? YES it does! I'm a 2x Olympian and Mental Toughness Coach and many of my clients are...
top of page
-
Apr 23, 20232 min read
STOP avoiding your feelings! It's hindering your emotional intelligence. FACE them instead.
The other day I was working with a youth golfer. "I get really nervous before I play. And I'm even more nervous when I'm standing over...
-
Feb 12, 20232 min read
What are you AFRAID of?
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...
-
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Do tryouts make you nervous?
Nervous about tryouts? This is a text from an athlete I just started working with. I asked about their upcoming tryout: “I try not to...
-
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Fear is Normal
Fear can be paralyzing. I'm a Mental Toughness Coach and here's a text from an athlete I'm working with: "I'm worried about tryouts...
-
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Sheep or Lions?
"You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You will only be criticized by someone who is doing less." Maybe,...
-
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Self-Approval is MOST Important
Who has FOPO? We ALL have FOPO; Fear of People's Opinions. In fact, I got a text message the other day from a professional coach. ...
-
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Nerves got you all tied up?
"It's not about getting rid of the butterflies in your stomach. It's making them fly in formation." How do you handle nerves? Most of my...
-
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Fear of People's Opinions
Is your athlete suffering from FOPO? Fear Of People's Opinions stifles creativity and risk taking. It causes your athlete to play it...
-
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Underperforming really sucks.
Losing feels awful but you know what feels worse? Under-performing. Under-performing is a nice way to describe choking. You know what it...
-
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Why do athletes play it safe?
Why do some athletes perform well in practice/training but not in games/competitions? Why do they go for it in practice/training but...
bottom of page