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 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 & 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 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 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 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, “How to Help Athletes Get the Mental Rest Needed to Perform Well and Stay Read more…
The recent Journal of Applied Sport Psychology article, “No Regrets: Former collegiate student-athletes’ reflection on regret,” by Chelsea B. Wooding, Ph.D., CMPC & Raymond F. Prior, Ph.D. is a recent research study, 02/Nov/2021, that examines regret of former collegiate student athletes. 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 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 article by Dorothy Chin & Tamra Burns Loeb provides a nice summary of the issues that have come into the discussion. Read more…