By: Becky Meline LIMHP LISW IADC When I meet with teams to discuss mental barriers; many appear confused at first until we start talking; then, almost all can relate in some way. Whether it is a recurring issue; or one that they experienced and were able to move past, it becomes clear that mental blocks […]
Perfectionism with Athletes
By Becky Meline, LIMHP LISW IADC What does Perfectionism look like with Athletes Trying to be perfect in everything you do doesn’t seem like it would be an issue; who wouldn’t want to work with someone with a disciplined work ethic and persistence until they get it right? Obviously there are far worse things in […]
Moving Past Mistakes in Competition
By Becky Meline, LIMHP LISW IADC One of the biggest barriers for athletes mentally is learning to let go of past mistakes and move on successfully to the next play without worrying about making another mistake. Playing in the past or future creates feelings of nervousness and anxiety for the athlete and causes them to […]
Three Step Approach to Developing the Mental Edge
“Whatever your mind can conceive and believe the mind can achieve regardless of how many times you have failed in the past.” –Napoleon Hill It is often said that sports are 90% mental and only 10% physical; but when we train, the focus is almost always on improving the physical aspect of ourselves. We go […]