Most athletes can benefit from taking a page out of New York Yankees super star Aaron Judge’s playbook to improve performance. This article in shares a glimpse of Judge’s mental pre-game routine. Prior to games he watches a few minutes of video that highlight his past successes. Some days he 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
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