Mental Health
Paying the Price: Athletes and Mental Health
A lot has changed around mental health. In the conversations of our communities, topics of anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles no longer need to be avoided. People talk [...]
Looking Closer at the Suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson
Those that are heavily invested in the world of athletics have likely already heard the news of Sha'Carri Richardson and her suspension. Richardson is a professional sprinter from Dallas, Texas, [...]
3 Ways to Elevate Your Golf Mental Game
Golf is a game that we commonly think is played on a 300 yard fairway. In reality its, however, often its played across a six-inch space between your...
7 Mental Misses & How to Combat Them
Some players sabotage their game even before it starts because of mental misses. Mental misses can happen to any player. Consistent players usually have high confidence levels and honestly believe [...]
Mental Health vs Mental Strength
Being in shape and having big muscles do not determine your internal health. Many times, mental health issues are not physically detectable, much like cardiovascular disease. The big beautiful toned [...]
How to Teach Your Child Mindfulness
Playing sports is one way for your child to experience an array of energy, feelings, and emotions- the ups and downs and the good and the bad. However, the only [...]
How To Overcome Anxiety As An Athlete
Whether in front of a 20,000 sold-out crowd at Staples Center or a pick-up basketball game at the local YMCA, from professional athletes to those in high school and below, [...]
How Focusing On Her Mental Health Helped Simone Biles Win
On Sunday night, 24-year-old Simone Biles made history by claiming another U.S. gymnastics championship in Fort Worth, Texas. She dominated the competition over the weekend by almost a five point [...]
The Importance of Positive Feedback
We all want to be the best we can be. Feedback is a necessary tool to create improvement. You should communicate it appropriately and adequately to be effective for your [...]
Use The Red Light – Green Light Method For Better Mental Game
Who didn't play "red light-green light" as a kid? As a camp coach from my high school days on, one of my favorite games to play with the youngsters was [...]