"WTF! Why Do I Always Fall Short of My Goals?"
“I trained so hard this year but I missed Nationals again… WTF!” “I made it to Finals and choked again. I can’t seem to get over the...
100% Sure-Fire Way to Get Your Kid to Quit Sports
“Why in the world would I want my child to quit playing their sport?” “It is ludicrous to even suggest a strategy that would push my...
An Elephant Never Forgets: The Effects of Negative Criticism
“What the hell are you doing? You keep making the same stupid mistakes over and over. If this is how you are going to play, you might...
Shut the “F***” Up: Interrupting Destructive Negative Thinking
Have you ever been verbally assaulted by another person? It is likely that you have had insults hurled your way such as: “You stink,”...
Reject Stress… Expect Success
“My heart is pounding. I can’t do this anymore. I mess up every time, in every competition. Why do I even do this to myself? I train so...
“I OBJECT!” Challenging Negative Self-Statements
“I suck! I always fall apart when it matters most in a game. I will never accomplish my goals. I should just quit.” Have you ever...
GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL! The Power of Setting Goals
Goal Setting sends a powerful message to your brain and provides a clear target to shoot for. Imagine if you were playing soccer on a...
5 Ways to Build Athletic Confidence
Every athlete knows that confidence is the key to success. If a pitcher is confident, he will challenge hitters and locate pitches better....