When I say “DEAL” I am not talking in terms of playing cards or what you say when someone makes you an offer you can’t refuse. I’m talking about the skill and ability to be able to handle a situation, event, or otherwise uncomfortable experience, expected or unexpected. Regardless, we all have to able to […]
When I talk with teams and athletes about focus I want them to understand one simple concept, “its not that they’re not focused, they’re just focused on the wrong things!!” For example, remember all the dogs in the movie UP? They were constantly being distracted by “SQUIRREL!” I love this clip from the movie! (more…)
I often talk about the pursuit of excellence, in both sport and life, being a journey not a destination. And while its much easier to talk about it in concept it is a long hard road fraught with setbacks, disappointment and failure. But for those who continue to pursue it, (more…)
There’s nothing wrong with people who work on their mental game by consulting a sport psychologist or mental skills coach. Unless you think wanting to be your best is a problem! The mental game is about getting whatever edge you can on your competition! Because if you can play harder and better than them on […]
The difference between people who can perform under pressure and those who crack under pressure is simple. They have put themselves in the situation before, either in practice or in games, they have been willing to fail and in so doing have learned a valuable lesson. They’ve learned that it’s just another shot and they […]
As parents we all want the best for our kids, be it in school, sport or life. We want them to have success, play their best, have good friends, get good grades, hit the game winning RBI, get that final strike, score a touchdown, be the fastest and the list goes on and on. Sometimes […]
What do an orchestra, a choir & a team have in common? Let me give you my point of view and see if you agree. All instrumentalists, singers and athletes have their individual roles within their respective spheres and when each performs with selflessness, for the beauty of the music and the game no one […]
Less Zone – I think too much emphasis and time is spent on trying to “get in the ZONE.” At best we perform “in the zone”, that perfect performance where you are “out of your head” 10% of the time. Apolo Ohno said in an interview during the 2010 Olympics, “I have had maybe two perfect races in my career.” That’s […]
I love the clip above and the message it portrays! Who am I? What am I about? These are not questions one should look to others to find the answers. Although people, friends, coaches, teachers even parents will be more than willing to add their opinions it will be up to you to decide. (more…)
What if the builders and architects of the Eiffel Tower would’ve listened to the doubters & skeptics? Where would we be if Columbus would have listened to those who said the world was flat? And what if Abraham Lincoln would have given up after losing his first race for the Illinois House of Representatives in […]
