Performance plateaus are those phases in an athlete’s training cycle where the momentum once driving continuous improvement fades away. This can happen after a cycle of grueling preparation for a big event, after a rest break, or after coming back from an injury. It’s very frustrating for parents, coaches, and athletes to face a performance […]
One of the most fascinating things to examine as a mental skills coach is the mindset of someone who doesn’t like to run but chooses to run a marathon. Maybe it makes sense for someone who doesn’t enjoy running to suck it up and run a 5k or 10k to raise money for a cause […]
If you are a serious sports parent like me, it’s quite easy to go overboard with coaching after your child loses. Sometimes this is helpful, most times it’s not. However, the fact is, parents who love sports just can’t help themselves. So, here is a word of caution and a tip to make your unwanted […]