Practicing Poorly Before a Game? Here’s How Athletes Should Handle It Mentally

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Control the Controllables in Sports | Why Athletes Must Focus on What They Can Control

Athletes often struggle with anxiety and overthinking because they focus on results, playing time, or other things outside their control. In this episode, I explain why focusing on controllable actions like preparation, response to mistakes, and present-moment thinking improves c ...  Show more

How to Build Game-Day Confidence

Game-day confidence isn’t about hyping yourself up. It isn’t about convincing yourself you’re the best player on the field.It’s about trust.In this episode, I break down why confidence often disappears during competition — even when you’ve prepared well — and I share a simple thr ...  Show more

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