Elite Competitor Society member, Cheryl, asks: My daughter holds back on defense (soccer) because she doesn’t want her teammates to think she’s coming in too strong or being too intense. It’s almost as if she sees playing aggressively as a negative. What is the best way to overcome this? For an opportunity to have your […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  Playing slumps can be one of the hardest things to watch as a parent.  It’s so hard to watch our daughters struggle in this way sometimes.  To see her not play as good as she normally doesTo watch her struggle through games where she feels “off”To see the frustration as she tries to figure […]