The Mental Edge Blog
The Parent Work Series
I want to say something at the beginning of this series that may make some parents uncomfortable.
That's intentional.
Not because parents need more criticism. Most parents I ...
The Simplicity We’ve Forgotten
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Youth sports is changing.
Every year we hear new language about mental performance, emotional intelligence, resilience, psychological safety, and athlete development....
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...
As the season comes to an end, many athletes naturally begin looking back. You think about the games, the wins, the losses, the points, the moments you felt confident, and the moments you struggled. S...
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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Today, on the Hockey Journey Podcast we have a truly inspiring guest, Kelsey King, a former Division I hockey player turned Mental Performance Coach. Kelsey knows firsthand the challenges student athl...
As I shared in past writings, gaining an edge on the competition can take on many points of focus. One can improve their strength, agility, skills, and speed. However, one of the skill sets that often...
Myths are beliefs that guide our thinking and behavior that may contain partial truth while also containing misguided information.
When I was growing up my mom would tell me I could not go swimming af...
I often get calls that start off like this, “Shaun my son/daughter is really having a tough time this year. EVERYTHING has changed.” They continue by stating, “Something is off.” They conclude by sayi...
There isn’t a day in my coaching practice where a question about confidence doesn’t come up.
Confidence is often seen as the CORE DEFICIT when performance is sub par.
I have never heard an athlete s...
“The trauma that results when coaches over step the boundaries of human decency and respect.”
We have become INCREASINGLY aware and sensitive to the dangers of concussions over the last couple of yea...
Like many, I am fascinated with the formula for SUCCESS. I realize that success has different meanings depending on the source. However, for the sake of this piece I am simply looking to understand a ...
