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Stick It Out or Switch It Up? A Parent's Dilemma in Youth Sports Nov 08, 2023

Introduction

 

As a parent of a teenage athlete, you're often faced with difficult decisions regarding their sports journey. One of the most common dilemmas is whether to stay with the same sports club or switch to what might seem like a "better" team or coach. The answer isn't always straightforw...

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Mastering Effort and Attitude: The Keys to Athletic Performance Sep 25, 2023

As high-achieving athletes, we often strive to give 100% effort in every performance. However, this mindset can unknowingly become a source of stress when we don't have 100% to give. In this blog post, we'll explore two essential elements that athletes always have control over: effort and attitude. ...

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Goal Setting for Athletes: A September Reset Sep 06, 2023

Have you ever wondered why you or your athlete struggles with accomplishing their goals? If so, you're not alone. Many athletes face this challenge, and it's often due to a lack of effective goal-setting and planning. But fear not! With September right around the corner, it's the perfect time for a ...

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Championing Success: A Comprehensive Guide for Young Athletes and Supportive Parents Aug 21, 2023

 As a new season and school year get under way, excitement fills the air for both young athletes and their dedicated parents. The journey that unfolds isn't just about scoring points or winning trophies; it's about personal growth, unwavering support, and the development of a champion's mindset. In ...

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The Mental Performance Corner: Navigating Toxic Friendships on a Team: A Guide to Self-Reflection and Resolution Aug 07, 2023

Navigating Toxic Friendships on a Team: A Guide to Self-Reflection and Resolution

Being part of a team can be an incredible experience, offering camaraderie and shared goals. However, team dynamics can become complex when toxic friendships emerge within the group. Toxic friendships can negatively i...

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The Mental Performance Corner: Your FAQs Feb 07, 2023

During the month of February, I’m covering all the most frequently asked questions I receive. In this blog, I’m going to cover 3 of the ones I hear A LOT from student athletes and their parents: 

 

  1. What are some tips for not giving up when you are down by 7 and still have 2 more periods to go?
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For the Love of the Sport Jan 30, 2023

If you play hockey, then upon meeting a new friend, you would likely tell that new friend “I am a hockey player.” Seems pretty simple right? Athletes identify themselves as athletes. But if you’re not careful, they can also become their sport. And when it comes time for that sport to end…depression,...

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How to start the New Year Strong… Jan 10, 2023

Here we are, it’s the second week of January, you’re likely back at practices, back at school, and back to the “normal” that comes every January.

 

Hopefully you are feeling refreshed, and HOPEFULLY you were able to take a little time off over the holidays. That time off is so needed for athletes ...

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The Empowered Athlete Dec 17, 2022

"The Empowered Athlete: Self-Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Worth: An Athlete’s Guide to Excellence”

 

Want to help your student athlete navigate the world of sports, school and the pressures that come with being a kid? Or maybe you need help navigating them as a parent? My book, “The Empow...

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Getting into the Zone: Understanding mindset and building empowered athletes Dec 05, 2022

An excellent athlete has self-awareness, self- confidence, and knows their worth to their team or sport. Becoming mentally tough doesn’t happen overnight; it takes hard work and resilience, and a desire to learn. But you are capable of this.

 

And it starts with a better understanding of your own ...

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Understanding Mindset Zones & Peak Performance Nov 10, 2022

Red, green, yellow, or orange? I’m not talking about the colors of the rainbow, or that pack of skittles leftover from Halloween. I’m talking about mindset zones.

 

Picture this. You’re in the middle of a big game and suddenly you’re feeling angry. The referees aren’t making the right calls, you’r...

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A "sweet" mindfulness exercise for when athlete's feel anxious Oct 27, 2022

It’s Halloween week and I’m bringing you one of my “sweetest” stories & tips to celebrate!

 

In anticipation of my book “The Empowered Athlete” coming out VERY soon…I also wanted to share with you a small snippet about my work with an athlete. This is a part of the story, but you’ll have to grab m...

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