One of my favorite mental reminders for sports parents is that comparison is the thief of joy. The reason why is because in youth sports, parents just can’t help themselves when it comes to comparisons. Some parents see their child’s teammates as their competitors. These parents won’t find joy until they’re confident their child is […]
Average athletes are average for a reason. It’s not luck, it’s not nature, and it’s not nurture. It’s one thing and one thing only. CHOICES! Simply stated, average athletes make average choices. It’s not that hard to do the research it takes to identify the behavior patterns of elite athletes. There are books like Peak […]
If an athlete you coach is struggling with confidence right now in this moment there is nothing you can do about it. Confidence in the present moment is a product of the past. Moreover, there is nothing you can do about the past. Therefore, if an athlete lacks confidence the best thing a coach can […]