The Mental Edge Blog
I believe we have misdiagnosed one of the greatest challenges facing our generation.
We talk about a mental health crisis. An anxiety epidemic. A loneliness epidemic. A crisis of identity. A crisis o...
As athletes, we're taught to be independent. Push harder. Figure it out. Don't complain. Stay mentally tough. Handle your business.
For years, we wear those lessons like a badge of honor. We convince...
For years, we've been taught that if you want to improve mentally, you hire a coach. One athlete. One coach. One conversation.
I believe in one-on-one coaching. It creates space for personalized feed...
Why Your Greatest Asset Is Also Your Greatest Vulnerability
Every day, a battle is being fought. Not for your money. Not for your time. For your attention. Before you've intentionally chosen a single...
From the outside, athletes often seem to have everything.
They're disciplined. Competitive. Resilient. They train relentlessly, chase championships, break personal records, and inspire everyone aroun...
Introduction
Psychological safety is the belief that it is safe to take risks, make mistakes, ask questions, and be vulnerable without fear of humiliation, embarrassment, or punishment. For young ath...
A Story to Begin
Before Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian in history, he battled doubt and anxiety. In interviews, Phelps has spoken openly about periods when his inner dialogue turne...
How Youth Athletics Prepare Us for a Lifetime of Personal Development, Connection, and Purpose
Most athletes spend years preparing for a game without realizing they are simultaneously preparing for l...
Winning games is exciting. Championships create lasting memories. But long after the final whistle blows, what young athletes remember most is how they felt as part of your team.
Did they feel valued...
Helping Parents Lead with Clarity, Curiosity, and Connection in a Performance-Driven World
By Shaun Goodsell
A Personal Invitation
For more than 27 years, I have had the privilege of coaching athle...
The Transformational Power of Growing Together
Over the past 27 years, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of athletes. I've coached athletes who won championships, earned scholarships...
Over the past 27 years, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of young athletes across multiple sportsā€”hockey, baseball, soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse, and more. Iā€™ve watched the...
