

Mindset Training?
Mindset Training can be of great benefit to Athletes, Coaches, and Parents. This will be a 3 part series. Part 1 will cover what Mindset Training is and how Mindset Training can benefit athletes. Part 2 will cover how Mindset Training can benefit coaches. Part 3 will cover how Mindset Training can benefit parents. Part 1 What is Mindset Training? Athletes at all levels and in all sports are utilizing Mindset Training (sometimes known as mental conditioning). I choose the


Compete! How building a competitive fire can help long term growth.
Asking our young athlete's to compete, to really get after their opponent, or to have a killer instinct can often feel counter intuitive. We want our sons and daughters to be kind and respectful, and then we ask them to take the field/court/etc. with a killer instinct. I want my 12 year old son to be a thoughtful and caring young man, but when he steps on the wrestling mat I want him to attack his opponent aggressively. I think it is relatively easy to understand the need f


"Give great effort!"
"Great effort" is what we seek from our athletes. We understand the importance of consistent great effort- it gives our athletes the best chance of personal and team development. So the question is- how do we consistently get great effort from our athletes? I believe there are two main factors that will drive an athlete toward consistent great effort- 1. Understanding their WHY. WHY do they play? What are their goals in sport? If they don't have a clear understanding of w