Author: Cortnee White
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Olympic Preparation: The Performance Algorithm
With the approaching Olympics, I’d like to introduce a concept I employ to assist my athletes in achieving their optimal performance state. Elite athletes are often perceived as individuals who experience minimal emotions, harbor no fears, and exude unwavering self-confidence. While this holds true for certain athletes, it’s essential to recognize that not everyone falls…
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Pro-Minded: Why Getting Present is an Athlete’s Advantage.
Athletes who can direct themselves into the present moment and focus on the advantages they are already equipped with are better able to adapt, react, and seize opportunities, even during the most challenging times.
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Mental Blocks: The Freeze Response
Often tumblers who are experiencing a block will say I feel stuck or my brain and body just freeze up. What most don’t know is there is an actual freeze response going on.
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4 Tips to Help Your Baseball Player with a Fear of Getting Hit by Pitch.
As the athlete continues to think about the last time they got hit and what the next time could look like they are creating stronger fear memories and anxiety.
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Simone Biles: Nothing But Strength
Nothing about Simone’s journey of greatness is weak or soft. She is nothing but strong.
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ADHD Athletes: What We Need to Know About Their Emotions.
ADHD in athletes is usually related to being hyperactive or unfocused. What we don’t talk enough about is the trouble in regulating emotions.
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College Athletes: The Stress You Carry
The demands of playing at an elite level, staying on top of course work, and managing personal life can be a heavy load to carry.
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Exercise and Panic Attacks.
Exercise is the remedy for almost everything including relieving mental health concerns but, what if exercise is triggering mental health concerns?
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The Power Of Pressure
Pressure for most becomes overwhelming and zaps athletes ability to be great. What if we could use pressure to power us up?
The Athlete Mind 