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Articles on mental performance, athlete identity, confidence, and the mental side of sport — written from inside it.

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Why Talent Alone Won't Get You to the Next Level (And What the Mental Performance Gap Is Costing You)Featured
Mental PerformanceApr 7, 20263 min read

Why 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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Adopting an Athlete Centered Approach to Coaching
For CoachesApr 2024

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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You Don't Need a 'C'​ To Be a Leader
For CoachesMar 2024

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
For CoachesMar 2024

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
For CoachesMar 2024

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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Navigating Career Decisions & Handling Bad Coaches
For CoachesJan 2024

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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Breaking Through Plateaus: How Mental Coaching Enhances Skill Development
For CoachesSep 2023

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
For CoachesAug 2023

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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