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The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Why is it that we berate ourselves with such horrible attacks, but when a teammate or a friend makes the same mistake we offer them encouragement, support, and advice?
Giving kids more of what they want in sports.
Do you know what your kid’s favorite food is? Do you know what irritates them? Do you know what they feel self-conscious about? Do you know what their favorite sport is? Do you know why they play?
Three ways watching a random sport can help you be a better (and much more relaxed) sports parent
When I went to see team handball at the Rio Olympics (a sport I knew next to nothing about), I expected I’d learn something about the sport. I expected I would feel the Olympic spirit. I did not expect to get a lesson in sports parenting.
Is it worth it? My thoughts on youth sports.
I started to wonder if it was all worth it. I thought about how many evenings were spent racing around from one practice to the next (forget about family dinners!).
On Broccoli and Basketball: 4 ways to inspire kids to do something that's "good" for them
Some kids love playing sports. Some kids love eating veggies. What do we do about the ones that don’t? Should we bribe them (money, treats, screen time)? Should we threaten them?
Quitting time? Knowing when kids should walk away from their sport
Quitting has such a stigma around it. We want our kids to be able to weather the inevitable ups and downs of life, without just running away when things get hard.
Train for Trust: Handling High Pressure
Imagine your favorite athlete handling the most intense pressure you can think of. It could be a championship match, a game-deciding play, or anything else with high stakes. What do they do and think to feel in control despite the pressure?
The Carousel of Thoughts
There’s nothing like a mind full of racing thoughts to derail your confidence mid-game. The mind is such an abstract concept on its own (after all, the brain named itself).
Emotion
This clip changed how I see sports.
How Your Performance Anxiety is a Performance Upgrade
You’re in the locker room, 5 minutes before the biggest performance of your career… What are you probably feeling, physically, in this moment? Perhaps a racing heart, butterflies, sweat, and shaky hands are true for you.
Michael Jordan's Relentless Pursuit of Imperfection
In Practice July 14, 2023 Written by Jeremy Wolf, co-founder of MindReady I've dreaded bringing up Michael Jordan. Not because he's the "GrEaTeSt Of AlL TiMe" (dm's open) but because quotes from him and Kobe and Lebron are so played out. One thing I need to stress to you when
All athletes can lead. Yes, that means you, too!
The 1988 Dodgers had an improbable run to the World Series in which they became champions despite many injuries, and adversity due to underperforming players. Mickey Hatcher played a crucial role in that run.
Think better. Play better.
