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Articles on mental performance, athlete identity, confidence, and the mental side of sport — written from inside it.
FeaturedWhy Talent Alone Won't Get You to the Next Level (And What the Mental Performance Gap Is Costing You)
Discover the mental performance gap holding hockey players and athletes back from the next level — and what mental skills training can do about it.
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What if your goals aren’t the problem?
The majority of people don’t fall short of their goals because they’re lazy, or because they lack motivation, and not because they “don’t want it badly enough.”
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The Impact That Self-Talk Has on Athlete Performance
Explore how self-talk shapes an athlete’s confidence, focus, and consistency. Learn simple, science-backed self-talk strategies you can use today to improve your mental game and elevate performance.
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Mastering Consistency: The Key to Peak Performance
Learn how mindset and emotional regulation help athletes build consistency early in the season and improve repeatable performance.
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5 Powerful Mindset Shifts Every Goalie Needs to Build Unshakable Confidence This Season
Discover 5 powerful mindset shifts to strengthen your goalie mindset. Learn how to stay confident, reset quickly, and perform under pressure — no matter what happens in the crease.
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Navigating Life After Sport: Embracing Your New Identity
Discover life after sport and the identity shift athletes face after retirement. Learn how to rebuild structure, clarity, and purpose beyond the game.
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This ONE Thing Sets Great Athletes Apart
Learn how to embrace failure and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. Discover mindset strategies and tips to build resilience and achieve greatness in sports and life.
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How to Make Your New Year's Goals Stick: A Simple Guide
Discover how to make your New Year's goals stick with our simple guide. Learn practical tips and strategies to turn your aspirations into achievements in 2025. From setting SMART goals to staying flexible, our actionable advice will keep you motivated and on track. Join the EmpowerHER program or book a complimentary consult to transform your life today!
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5 Quick Tips to Overcome Performance Anxiety in Sports
Learn 5 quick, effective tips to overcome performance anxiety in sports. Discover techniques like breathing exercises, visualization, and pre-game routines to help athletes boost confidence and stay focused under pressure.
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How Confidence in Sports Boosts Mental Toughness and Performance
Discover how building confidence in sport can enhance mental toughness and boost athletic performance. Explore key strategies like visualization, positive self-talk, and goal setting to help athletes overcome challenges and stay focused on personal growth.
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Noemi Neubauerova: A Journey to the PWHL
Explore Noemi Neubauerova’s inspiring journey from playing on boys' teams in the Czech Republic to pursuing her dreams in North America and representing her country in women's hockey. Discover how resilience, passion, and self-belief empower young athletes to overcome challenges and thrive in the PWHL and beyond.
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Coping with the Loss of a Loved One as a Competitive Athlete | Athlete Mental Health
Coping with the loss of a loved one is a profound and challenging experience for anyone, but for competitive athletes
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Mental Health Awareness for Professional and Student Athletes
May is Mental Health Awareness month and while it is important to shed light on the impact of mental health for all people, it's important to me to specifically draw attention to the staggering number of athletes that are impacted as well.
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Mental Performance Training Can Proactively Benefit Athlete Mental Health
Discover how proactive mental performance training can benefit athlete mental health, foster a positive sports culture, and empower athletes with tools for growth.
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How to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
Learn how to thrive during times of uncertainty with mindfulness, breathwork, and focusing on controllables. Discover practical tips to stay grounded and perform at your best.
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Adopting an Athlete Centered Approach to Coaching
Adopting an athlete-centered approach means putting your athletes at the heart of everything you do, and tailoring your coaching style to meet their unique needs and goals.
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Playoffs and Performance Pressure
Performance pressure does not only affect athletes at the highest levels of their sport. It impacts athletes of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a high school athlete, university athlete, a professional or Olympic athlete - you are susceptible to the impacts of performance pressure.
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You Don't Need a 'C' To Be a Leader
When people think about leadership in sports, the first images that come to mind are coaches, followed by Captain and Assistant Captains. This could not be more wrong.
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Validating Progress in a Losing Season
It's vital that coaches & parents teach their athletes and kids how to build their own internal measures of success and begin validating their own performance
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How Athletes Can Build a Winning Mindset
Dive into the core components of building a winning mindset, explore the definitions, strategies, and real-life applications that can empower athletes and coaches to thrive.
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Life Lessons from the Rink
Sometimes life is the greatest teacher and you just have to learn things the hard way - by making mistakes, learning from them, and repeating the cycle. Upon reflecting on my own sports journey, I wanted to share some of the biggest life lessons I've learned from the rink.
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Navigating Career Decisions & Handling Bad Coaches
Explore strategies for athletes to effectively handle bad coaches while offering guidance on making career decisions that align with personal goals and values.
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Break Free from Perfectionism in 2024
Take a look at perfectionism in the world of sports, understand its impact on athlete performance, and discover strategies to break free from its grip.
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Holiday Mindset Shift & Yearly Reflections
We explore key mental strategies that empower athletes to optimize their performance while enjoying the holiday season to the fullest.
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An Athlete's Guide to Embracing Change
The significance of adaptability for athletes and how it can enhance their performance and career longevity.
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Goal Setting for a New Season
Dive into the importance of goal setting for athletes and aim to provide valuable insights to help you maximize your performance in the upcoming season.
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Breaking Through Plateaus: How Mental Coaching Enhances Skill Development
Mental coaching is an important piece to enhancing athletes skill development and can help them break through plateaus and grow into their potential.
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How Mental Performance Coaching Elevates Athletic Performance
Athletes are recognizing the vital role that mindset plays in their success. As a result, mental performance coaching is a crucial component of training regimens. From enhancing focus and managing stress to building resilience and boosting confidence, the impact of mental performance coaching on athletic prowess is profound and multifaceted.
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