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 […]

  I have been giving my daughter mental training lessons since she was 2 years old. Every day, we practice affirmations: I am strong. I am confident. I can do hard things. I am unique. Every day, we practice using our breath to help us through moments of frustration, anxiety, or fear. Every day, we […]

    87% of our moms report that their daughter’s coach does not incorporate mental skills as a part of their training.  Which is too bad! But, before you start blaming, it’s not all their fault.  Here’s why I believe most coaches don’t focus on the mental side of the game: As much as we […]

  Research tells us that a daughter’s confidence is closely tied to her mom’s confidence.  Everything from what you think, say, and do can influence your daughter’s perception of herself.  I don’t know about you, but this can feel really daunting to me!  It’s most obvious when it comes to body image –  What we […]

  Mentally tough and confident athletes do things differently. They think, speak, and behave in a way that stands out and allows them to be confident on the court/field and in their life.  Here’s the deal – all athletes are guaranteed to face similar challenges.  it’s part of being an athlete. But what separates the […]

  Have you ever played the game “Whack-A-Mole” at an arcade?  That’s the exact image that comes to mind when I’m talking to parents, coaches, and athletes about common struggles that they are having while trying to compete and achieve peak performance in their sports! Most want a quick-fix to what’s going on. Make it […]