The new year is always a bit strange, isn’t it?

For many of us, there’s no real interruption to routine, New Year’s Day feels just like any other day. But unlike every other day, there’s this energy that stirs just under the surface. This unspoken expectation that however you choose to spend this d...

December has a way of laughing at the plans you make.

Plans to stay the course and end the year on a high note. Plans to prep for a bigger and better new year. Plans to not gain 50 lbs from gingerbread cookies and eggnog (good luck).

The holidays are one of my favorite times of the year; but betwe...

We’ve all watched our athletes play scared. And it’s not pretty.

As coaches, we have to strike a balance. We have the responsibility to both have high standards for our athletes AND create a safe space to fail.

Because playing scared for the sake of a scoreboard is not the answer.

It’s a tough ba...

If there’s one question I get asked by coaches all the time, it’s this: “What makes some athletes great competitors while others struggle?”

If I had a simple answer for that question, let’s face it, I would be rich.

Here’s what I DO know: It’s true that some kids are born naturally more competitiv...

This month’s theme is goals.

And to be honest, I’m tired of talking about goals, at least in the traditional sense.

When I even say the word goals, visions of Instagram memes and caffeinated motivational speakers cloud my brain. This topic is so played out, and it’s hard to write about in a way th...

What if I told you you had to spend an entire week resting instead of working?

If you’re anything like me, you might groan just thinking about it. You might visualize your inbox filling up and your weight set just staring back at you. You might dread the thought of boredom sinking in and a sense of...

It’s easy to celebrate success. Every PR, every scoreboard that resulted in a W, every risky play that landed my team in the lead. The day I bought my house, signed my first client, and launched The Mindset Coach Academy...

It’s a lot harder to celebrate failure. Or at the very least appreciate tha...

(For Athletes, Coaches, and High Performers)

When you hear the term ‘harnessing your inner power’, does it make you want to roll your eyes just a little bit? Don’t worry! I’m not about to gaze into a crystal ball, read tea leaves, or teach from an old scroll. I’m not that woo woo. As always, I’m...