Shaun Goodsell

Managing the “Why Me?” adversity athlete mental toughness parent Dec 16, 2025

Managing the “Why Me?” Mentality: How Athletes Can Protect Their Power Mid-Season

Mid-season is one of the hardest phases for athletes and parents alike. The excitement of opening weekend ha...

Evaluate to Elevate: Why Reflection Matters for Athletes evaluate mental toughness Dec 13, 2025

Athletes are trained to push through pain, hustle harder, and give their all until the final whistle. But the strongest performers know there's more to success than relentless effort.

This is the cor...

CONTROL: What Is It, Why Do We Seek It, and How Does It Affect Us? Dec 09, 2025

Recently, I asked myself, "What am I currently fighting for in my life?" Upon reflection, I realized I was primarily fighting for control. This revelation prompted me to explore why we seek control an...

Turning Passion Into Impact: Training to Coach Mental Skills coaching leadership mental skills Dec 01, 2025

By Shaun Goodsell | The Mental Edge

“Your story isn’t just meant to be lived — it’s meant to help others live theirs.”

The Shift from Passion to Purpose

Every great leader, teacher, and p...

The Performance Power of Self Mastery athlete high performance leadership mental skills Nov 24, 2025

By Shaun Goodsell | The Mental Edge

“When you lead yourself well, everything you touch performs better.”

From Inner Work to Outer Excellence

We live in a culture obsessed with performance...

The Work of Self Awareness: Mastering Your Inner World challenge coaching confidence excellence mastery mental toughness Nov 17, 2025

By Shaun Goodsell | The Mental Edge

“You can’t master what you refuse to acknowledge.”

The Foundation of Self-Mastery

If self-mastery is the destination, self-awareness is the road that g...

Self Mastery: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage athlete confidence excellence greatness mastery self improvement Nov 11, 2025

By Shaun Goodsell | The Mental Edge

“The greatest opponent you’ll ever face is the one inside you.”

The Call to Self-Leadership

Every athlete, entrepreneur, and parent eventually realizes th...

Packaging & Delivering My Mined Diamonds to You adversity mental toughtness Nov 04, 2025

After all this talk about discovering who you are and how to unpack that in the pursuit of mining your diamonds, you may be wondering what my mined story and diamonds are.

My Journey

Sports have ...

Mining for Diamonds: Uncovering Your Mental Strength Oct 21, 2025

The Brilliance Within

Diamonds are gorgeous stones with immense strength. We often admire these gems so much that they adorn our jewelry, whether a ring, necklace, or earrings. We see them at their

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Discovering Who You Are athlete coach elite mental skills Oct 14, 2025

Many people have asked me, “So what is it that you do now?” since my recent transition out of being a collegiate hockey player.

This got me thinking about how, in general conversations, peopl

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How Athletes Can Effectively Manage Uncertainty athlete mental skills resilience uncertainty Nov 12, 2024

How Athletes Can Effectively Manage Uncertainty — Insights from Mental Skills Coach Shaun Goodsell

In the world of sports, uncertainty is a given. Whether it’s the unpredictability of an opponent’s g...

Learning to Earn Your Playing Time athlete mindset team Nov 05, 2024

Learning to Earn Your Playing Time: A Mindset Shift in Competitive Sports

In competitive sports, there comes a time when simply showing up is no longer enough to guarantee playing time. Earning your ...

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