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Why Do Student-Athlete Play the Worst-Case Scenario Game?
Your brain is wired to protect you. When you imagine worst-case scenarios, it’s your mind’s way of trying to shield you from potential embarrassment or failure. The intention is positive—your brain is trying to keep you safe.
By becoming intentional with your presuppositions, you’ll start communicating in ways that foster greater connection, empathy, and trust. These subtle shifts create an environment where your child feels confident and capable, knowing they have the tools to succeed both in sports and in life.
And hey—don’t forget to be kind to yourself along the way. Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. The more we reflect, grow, and show up with care (and maybe a little laughter), the better we get at this whole communication thing. You’re doing great. Keep going—you’ve got this. 🎉
Low confidence is not always a bad thing. It should be acknowledged, accepted, and embraced.
Low confidence is usually trying to tell you valuable information.
Sometimes low confidence is good for protecting the person (as you will find out in the story I share below), other times low confidence is trying to tell the person something about their mindset that needs to change, or the way they are approaching practicing whatever it is they are not feeling confident with.
Are you eating enough protein? 100% of my student-athlete clients are under eating this critical macronutrient when they first start working with me.
And did you know that protein intake is based on your body weight and activity level?
Read this blog post, watch the video, and use the accompanying PDF to educate yourself about protein and learn how much you should be eating per day.
Optimized hydration is SO important for things like athletic performance, an optimally functioning brain, systemic detoxification and just feeling good in general.
And yet, just about all of my student-athletes are under hydrating when they first start working with me. Do you fall into this category, too?
Read this blog post, watch the video, and use the accompanying PDF to educate yourself about how much water to drink per day based on your weight and activity level.
By: Jen Hoy
Four years ago, when I set out to empower teenage soccer players with the tools I wish I had at their age…
I didn’t realize that it would also force me to learn sales, marketing, how to build an email list, social media strategy and so many other business skills.
(It seems so obvious now, of course!)
All I can say is that it’s been one heck of a personal growth journey; one that I wouldn’t trade for the world.
But I burned myself out last year.
I genuinely never thought it could happen to me but it certainly did.
The lessons I learned as a result have been invaluable, and they’ve made me even better at recognizing and avoiding burnout in the kids I coach.
By: Luke Bunder
A majority of student-athletes get anxious before their sporting events, school tests, and social events.
Some have a strategy for handling anxiety, and that strategy allows them to control it.
Others lack a strategy, and the anxiety controls them.
By: Jen Hoy
One of the highlights of February was competing in my first ever pickleball tournament!
I picked up my first pickleball paddle just before Thanksgiving, and it’s safe to say that I am now HOOKED.
I used to think pickleball was just some silly game played by a few of my retired D1 and pro teammates… But now I understand the obsession :-)
Discovering and integrating this sport into my life has positively impacted me in many ways…
By: Luke Bunder
As a parent, you probably want your child to succeed in everything they do, be it in academics, sports, social life, or the arts. However, performance anxiety can be a significant obstacle for many children.
When a child experiences performance anxiety, they can become nervous, anxious, and even fearful of failure. As a result, their performance may suffer, and they may struggle to reach their full potential.
In this article, we will explore ways to help your child overcome performance anxiety and improve their confidence and performance.
