As human coaches (including parents, teachers, and others), we are constantly working with incomplete data. In any given event with any specific person, there are invariably unknown or undetected factors at play. Certainly, the complexities of a person’s life outside of the practice or competition setting can never be entirely understood. Returning to our previous… Continue reading IN COACHING, NAVIGATING THE UNOBSERVABLE…
The stress, worry, and problems that come with adversity in high-level athletics or transitioning out of them. We’ve seen how adversity can lead to problems in athletes’ life, such as: A lack of self-confidence Problems with identity The feeling of being an imposter Obsessiveness Anxiety about performing Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that… Continue reading How Mental Fitness Can Improve Athlete Performance
The example that comes to mind is that when we see great athletes compete on television, we don’t often consider what happens behind the scenes when the cameras are turned off. In actuality, the few minutes spent competing under the lights are a small part of the thousands of hours they devote to the sport.… Continue reading THE UNSEEN PARTS OF A PERFORMER’S LIFE.
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