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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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What if your goals aren’t the problem?
Mental PerformanceJan 2026

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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Mastering Consistency: The Key to Peak Performance
Mental PerformanceNov 2025

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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This ONE Thing Sets Great Athletes Apart
Mental PerformanceJan 2025

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
Mental PerformanceJan 2025

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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Noemi Neubauerova: A Journey to the PWHL
Mental PerformanceSep 2024

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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Life Lessons from the Rink
Mental PerformanceMar 2024

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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Holiday Mindset Shift & Yearly Reflections
Mental PerformanceDec 2023

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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Goal Setting for a New Season
Mental PerformanceOct 2023

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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