“If I can pass the fitness test, then I can prove I’m a good player…” That’s what my client Anna told me 48 hours before she had to run the infamous “Beep Test,” a brutal measure of endurance that can make or break a college soccer player’s season. Or, in Anna’s case, her career. Anna
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I first met Steven in early 2022 when his mother was referred to me by another client. At the time, he was a high school freshman, swimming competitively for his school and a private swim club. Steven was following in the footsteps of his mom, a former collegiate swimmer. After I started working with Steven,
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The World’s Greatest Performers Have an Alter Ego Eminem as Slim Shady. Beyoncé as Sasha Fierce. Deion Sanders as Prime Time. These famous alter egos highlight something powerful: the ability to tap into a different version of ourselves to meet the moment. According to Dictionary.com, an alter ego is “a person’s secondary or alternative personality.”
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The Reality of Baseball Recruiting Pressure in Summer Ball “I’m a little bit worried. It’s the start of summer ball. I want to start off strong.” One of my high school baseball players shared this with me during our regularly scheduled session this week. He had just finished his high school baseball season after being
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From Setback to Comeback: The Mental Side of Injury Recovery TL;DR: The mental side of injury recovery can be harder than the physical side. Sam, a high school swimmer, was medically cleared after knee surgery but still in pain, losing hope and thinking about quitting. In early 2024, I was contacted by the concerned parent
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I Forgot The Milk: A Lesson In Mental Performance I forgot the milk. I went to the grocery store earlier this week and forgot the milk. Why? Because I didn’t bring my grocery list. I often tell young athletes: If I don’t bring a list, I forget something — guaranteed. So, what does this have
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I am a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® with a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology. My mission is to help athletes ages 14 to 22 be themselves when everyone is watching. Learn more about me. “You’re either in a slump… or about to be in one.” Someone said that to me recently, and even after all
Why Mental Performance Coaching Starts With Listening This young man did something no other athlete had done before—he reached out to me directly. Usually, it’s the parents who initiate contact about my services, but the fact that he took the initiative showed his motivation to improve. We had our initial consultation last Sunday. We spoke
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I am a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® with a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology. My mission is to help athletes ages 14 to 22 be themselves when everyone is watching. Learn more about me. “Yeah, but the umps were squeezing me!” That’s what one of my athletes said after a rough outing. Walks. Runs. A tough
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Progress vs. Perfection: Navigating the Transition to College Baseball “You’re human. You’re not going to be perfect.” This is one of my go-to lines with young athletes. First, it’s true. Second, they need reminding, especially during the transition to college baseball, when the pressure to be perfect can feel overwhelming. Two Freshman Pitchers, One Velocity
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