This ISN'T an athlete problem. It’s an ADULT one. When parents and coaches don’t manage their emotions, athletes FEEL THE IMPACT. That impact feels like pressure and judgement, which creates fear and self-doubt. If you want your athletes to handle themselves better, start handling YOURSELF better. STOP having hissy-fits STOP giving lectures STOP yelling from the bleachers START acting like a mature, composed, unflappable adult. I'm a 2x Olympian and Mental Toughness Coach. Bo

When you constantly point out what your athlete is doing wrong, YOU POKE HOLES IN THEIR SELF-ESTEEM.

Your athlete spends 80% of their time in NEGATIVE THINKING. WOW! SHIFT it with my 3-step formula. 1) CHILL for a moment and notice your thoughts. What if I mess up? What if we lose? This sucks. 2) CHANGE to a thought that makes you feel strong. Mistakes are fixable. I'm not afraid of losing. Hard things help me improve. 3) CHOOSE a courageous action: Keep shooting. Win the 50/50 battles. Go to the front of the line. Shifting thoughts is something athletes are NEVER taught. I'

Your athlete is listening to the WRONG voice. Every athlete has two voices. One speaks with FEAR: What if I’m not good enough? What if I fail? What if I mess up again? The other speaks with COURAGE: I’ve got this. I can handle it. I've done the reps, I’m prepared. The problem? Most athletes let the WRONG voice lead... And FEAR is LOUD. But COURAGE can be LOUDER — once athletes learn to tap into it. It's time for your athletes to tell their voice of fear to SHUT UP, and hand

If you’re looking for ways to help your athlete think STRONGER, play BRAVER, and perform BETTER — I’ve got you covered. On my website,...

Some of the worst advice I’ve ever heard? “YOU JUST GOTTA WANT IT MORE." Really? You think, if your athletes WANT IT MORE than the other...

Your athlete's NEGATIVE thoughts show up as whining, complaining, hanging their head... this is NORMAL! Your athlete is stuck in an...

Parents and coaches, you want your athletes to have emotional control, emotional regulation.   If you think this is easy, you are WRONG. ...

BOSS OF YOUR THOUGHTS is May 18th and it's unlike anything you've experienced before. This virtual workshop is designed to give your...

"Athletes are SO SOFT these days." Is that true? Here's what I think: That label is UNFAIR. The truth is, athletes are full of BIG...

Is your athlete nervous or anxious before competitions? Do they lack confidence? Do they hide or choke in big moments? Are they full of...

Parents and coaches, how do your athletes interpret mistakes? What do they say or do? I'm a 2X Olympian and Mental Toughness Coach and I...

Let me guess, your athlete is their own worst CRITIC. Sounds about right because I see it play out, every day. I'm a 2x Olympian and...

More is NOT always better. I see it all the time— MORE practices, MORE games, MORE travelling, MORE private coaching. What's the return...

Parents and Coaches... If you read only one of my blogs this year, LET IT BE THIS ONE. We need to STOP being tripped up by our athlete's...

"My coach has favourites." Parents, what does your athlete pay ATTENTION to? Too often, athletes are thinking about the WRONG things:...

We think criticism MOTIVATES athletes. Our sport culture says we MUST be hard on athletes to help them grow. SUCK IT UP princess! STOP...

Perfectionism ISN'T the path to success. It’s the path to STRESS, SELF-DOUBT, and playing it SAFE. As a 2X Olympian & Mental Toughness...

Your athlete is avoiding this F Word: FEAR.  It’s that sick feeling that creeps in just before a big game.  The voice that whispers:...

Is your athlete managing their EMOTIONAL storms?  When athletes learn to handle fear, doubt, nerves, and frustration, a SHIFT occurs. ...