Tim Hanley is a highly respected goal keeper coach based in the Bay Area. His career spans over three decades in professional soccer, particularly in Major League Soccer, (MLS). A few interesting aspects of his career and coaching philosophy include: While athletes often stand in the spotlight, the journeys of Read more
In sport, setbacks are inevitable. A missed penalty kick. A double fault on match point. A blown lead in the final minutes of a playoff. What separates elite performers from the rest is not the absence of an upset or loss – it’s the speed and quality of their mental Read more
Young athletes often place excessive pressure on themselves by stating, “I must accomplish xyz or I’ll fail, or coaches, agents, etc., will overlook me for signing.” While coaches, agents, and others may seek specific qualities, self-imposed pressure can hinder progress. This mindset negatively impacts performance due to psychological stress and Read more
The term “tilt” originates from poker or gamers experiencing a state of emotional or physical distress known as “going on tilt.” It is a useful description for spiraling out-of-control response of an athlete’s emotions, often triggered by frustration, anger, or disappointment. Once an athlete becomes tilted, it frequently leads to Read more
Social media engagement in athletes lives is here to stay. An athletes ability to market/brand him/herself and create a large fan following can lead to profitable Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) deals for collegians. Social media presence for professional athletes can enhance endorsements at the next level. An athlete with an on-line presence Read more
Young athletes with high expectations can find themselves tumbling into an abyss of negative emotions and hard self judgment when falling short of their outcome ideals. This behavior often occurs under perceived pressure of a match, game, event, tournament. A few missed shots, or falling behind in the score can Read more
Steve Young, ex 49er QB provides insightful details of the qualities current 49er QB Brock Purdy brings to the position. Young touches on Purdy’s attention to detail which contributes to high performance pressure success. Key takeaways that any athlete can apply to their sport: * Purdy isn’t overrun by adrenaline Read more
What do player’s in the G League all have in common? They are athlete’s whose basketball skills are way above average, and are dedicated and passionate about earning a place in the NBA. “Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey” on Prime Video offers a snap shot of the life of Read more
It happens frequently, a young player has an epic break through at a major event. Then what? Ideally the player will stay on course but with new opportunities at their beck and call there are many distractions. With epic success there is a lot new tasks to manage. A player Read more
Super star Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks set a powerful mental health boundary during a post season interview. The reporter asked Antetokounmpo if he saw, “Milwaukee’s season as a failure” for losing first round in the playoffs. Antetokounmpo’s response is a template for athlete’s of any sport when reporters Read more