After my senior year in high school, I quit playing volleyball.  It was a shock to many of my coaches, teammates, and parents. Mostly because I was destined to play in college, somewhere.  There was pressure coming from all directions to be successful at the next level. It wasn’t a matter of if I […]

  The time before your athlete competes is very fragile!  It’s also a great time for you to focus on your own game plan so you can help build confidence and ensure she feels her best as she goes into her competition. Athletes often have a lot of feelings as they’re preparing to compete. These […]

  Mistakes are part of every athlete’s experience. It’s the root of how they learn, improve, and get better. However, they can be super tough to navigate! Especially because these mistakes are often happening on a large scale in front of people! Failing publicly (over and over) isn’t something adults typically experience, yet it’s part […]

  It’s no secret that our athletes are more stressed than ever. You already know the impacts that her academics, sport, relationships are having on your daughter. Not to mention those of you that are navigating the college recruiting process! It can be tough for the athlete, but also tough as a parent to know […]

  When I think of the word “investment,” I think of something that is going to give me a return for years and years to come. I think of it as something that will leverage the most important parts of my life and who I want to become. We can think of investment as: -Time […]

  Athletes – I’m going to let you in on a secret to playing better, leveling up, enjoying your sport, and maybe even being the best athlete on your team.  It’s something that all the professional and olympic level athletes use. You already have within you, and you use it every day.  It’s your mental […]

  You understand that your daughter’s mental game is her biggest competitive advantage. Whether it’s to level-up, become more confident, or start playing to potential (or all 3!), you likely know that it’s not just the physical skills that will get her far. It’s the mental that makes the difference. It’s what separates average athletes […]

  This is an eye-opening interview with Lisa, a mom, teacher, and sports performance coach, about her experience in building confidence in (and with!) her daughter. There’s even a part where I tear up a little… it really touched my heart. We hope you enjoy the interview!(you’ll find a not-perfect transcript at the bottom, in case you’re […]