Increased self-awareness

Improved concentration and focus control

Reduced performance anxiety

Increased resiliency when set backs occur

Improved motivation and goal focused behaviors

Improved awareness of and reframing of self-defeating thoughts

Better ability to deal with difficult emotions

Improved communication/ conflict resolution skills

Increased optimism and ability to build successful habits

Higher levels of confidence

Following the stages of learning, athletes who are exposed to Mental Toughness principles and best practices will LEARN, spend time to practice and acquire SKILLS, and gain MASTERY after applying those skills in different environments. Mental Toughness is comprised of 4 key elements that athletes acquire through exercises and homework:

1. Challenge

2. Control

3. Commitment

4. Confidence

As a sports parent, it can be very frustrating to see your athlete confidently execute in practice and then struggle to play or perform consistently when it counts.   Many parents ask, “How do I get them to change their thinking or stay more focused in practice?” or "How can I help them to get out of their head?" 

What beliefs and thoughts are guiding your athlete?

Do you hope that your athlete can figure out how to improve their mindset and motivation on their own?

Speaking to your athlete about their internal thoughts and emotions around their sport can be difficult for parents to tackle.

In our Individual Athlete Group workshops and Team workshops we cover key areas:

~Set effective goals to increase commitment and goal directed behaviors

~Identify self-doubts, faulty thinking patterns and reframe self-talk

~Use Visualization to increase concentration, emotional response and consistency

~Improve focus control and athlete's pre-event routine

~Boost self confidence and create resiliency strategies

~Improve breath control

~Deal with injuries and set backs

~Improve communication and conflict resolution skills

~Identify the ideal Activation zone to get control of game day nerves

~Learn reframing techniques to increase optimism to increase mental health outcomes

~Develop and solidify one's personal brand and what actions embody those chosen values

While working with athletes in a variety of sports, many have self-talk that often slows their progress:

"I can't make a mistake"

"I feel really stressed when I come up to the plate"

"What if I miss the shot?"

"I don't want to let my team down"

"If I can't do it perfectly, I will be a failure"

"It is so much pressure when everyone is watching me"

"Don't screw up"

"I really suck when it counts"

"I don't want to look stupid"

~"Choke" on competition/ test day or game day

~Lose focus in practice, competition or games

~Are unclear why they play or perform better on some days

~Get very nervous on competition/game day causing a disruption in their timing and muscle tightness

~Experience fleeting confidence and motivation levels

~Are not sure what to think in critical moments

~Have a hard time dealing with difficult emotions

~Do not plan ahead and prepare for things that could go wrong and how to deal with them

~Fail to stay committed to tough goals and find excuses or procrastinate in getting started

Just in time coaching for athletes that have urgent challenges to prepare for games or competitions or for those athletes that would like to take a deeper dive into Mental Toughness concepts to delve in and address unique mental barriers. Workbook resources included and coaching is done in person or over a video call.

In group and team workshops, it is a powerful thing for athletes to hear what others say to themselves and to hear about the challenges that others face. Many times, we hear athletes say, "Wow, I thought I was the only one that thought that way. Now, I know that I am not alone!"

Group and team workshops set teams and athletes up for success by:

Improving teamwork and role clarity

Solidifying the values and behaviors that create a great culture

Conflict Resolution, clarify expectations and benefits of conflict

Improving communication

Accelerating team bonding and commitment