A common issue young athlete’s present as an obstacle in their sport performance is dreading loss. Losses can be a hot point that locks a player into scaling back or limits them from a growth mindset. As a player moves up in age in their sport by natural selection they Read more
How important is mental performance in sports? At the elite level some credit it to contributing 90% to success. I believe it is closer to 25% but is utilized 90% of the time between points in tennis. Physical, technical & strategic skill competence are the other 75% of performance. These Read more
WTA professional Sloane Stephens has been on the circuit for over thirteen years. In this video she shares her perspective on mental health and maintaining self care. These insights are broadly applicable to both male and female athletes whether participating in high school, college, semi pro, professional or club championships. Read more
Mental health issues and athletes are at the forefront of media discussion these days. An individuals mental health issue may be cushioned or exasperated by athletic demands. Familiar routines in an athlete’s environment are often provided by coaches, team-mates, peers and athletic events. This creates a cycle of predictability providing Read more
“Well being is an essential ingredient of performance. If you think of it from an individual level, am I really going to perform anywhere near my capacity if I’m not well? If I’m not physically well, if I’m not emotionally well, if I’m not spiritually well?” Performance coach Owen Eastwood. Read more
The Importance of Mental Rest for Athletes “You’re not doing everything you can to succeed if you aren’t taking care of your recovery.” (unknown) The article, “” in the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action is a useful guide. The article lists several areas to address mental rest which aids Read more
The recent article, “No Regrets: Former collegiate student-athletes’ reflection on regret,” by & Raymond F. Prior, Ph.D. is a recent research study, 02/Nov/2021, that examines regret of former collegiate student athletes. Their research findings may help current and future athletes’ minimize regrets as they move through their collegiate careers. One question Read more
Long ago many doubted Tom Brady would ever play even one year of college football. As a freshman he was recruited by the University of Michigan as the fourth or fifth quarterback. He sat on the bench waiting his turn for three years becoming frustrated at what felt like a Read more
Regardless of which sport you participate in or at what level this interview by Sarah Kanowski with mindset coach Ben Crowe offers some sound perspective for creating a healthy purposeful athletic life.
A whirlwind discussion erupted regarding athlete’s & mental health when Naomi Osaka withdrew from the 2021 French Open. This provides a nice summary of the issues that have come into the discussion. Look a bit deeper and earlier at the ascent of Osaka’s rise to stardom. She played her first Read more