Erika Carlson has worked for 13 years in the field of Sport Psychology. The number one thing she's learned is this. What you think, matters. So, here's the question. Is managing thoughts and emotions natural for a passionate, gifted athlete? There are a few common thoughts that get in the way of consistently good performance. To [...]
To some, being the underdog might be considered a position of weakness. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite. An underdog can take a “nothing to lose” attitude that tends to promote less nervousness, pressure or tightness. The result… more zone experiences! Through adversity we all learn more about what it takes to perform well. In [...]
As a high-performance athlete, it's important to call upon strength and toughness in a moment's notice. Here are some great examples of self-talk you can use to get yourself in the right state of mind, and right away. I love competition The bigger the tournament, the more comfortable I feel In any situation, I turn [...]
For over 15 years, we've observed many athletes who focus only on their fitness and technique to improve their performance. Unfortunately, they're missing a critical piece. Improving fitness and technique works well at the lower and intermediate levels, but it's clearly insufficient for high-performance. The greatest athletes in the world agree that "the mind is [...]