If you’ve spent any time driving a young athlete to a big game, tryout, or tournament, you’ve probably felt the tension in the car. Maybe your usually talkative child is suddenly quiet. Maybe they barely touch their breakfast. Or maybe they finally say, “I... 
“I think I’m the only one out there who is nervous.” That’s a quote I hear from young athletes all the time. Even in practices, some kids believe they’re the only one with butterflies in their stomach, a racing heart, or worries about... 
Social media has transformed the way athletes connect, learn, and share their journeys. It can be a powerful tool for finding inspiration, motivation, celebrating accomplishments, building community, and staying connected to the sports we love. At the same time,... 
After nearly 20 years of working with athletes across a wide variety of sports and competitive levels, I’ve seen many of the same challenges arise again and again: Overthinking Fear of mistakes Pressure and expectations Confidence struggles I’ve also seen... 
The Skill of Self-Confidence| Dr. Ivan Joseph (TEDx Talk): Video in which Dr. Ivan Joseph, Athletic Director and head coach of Ryerson University’s varsity soccer team, explains why self-confidence is the most important skill—and how it can be developed through... 