The Mental Edge Blog
Dive deeper into the world of mental toughness and athletic resilience with Shaun & Kelsey's expert insights.
The Fear of Falling Behind May Be What's Holding Your Kid Back
Sep 21, 2026
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In a Team Sport, Individualism Isn't Always an Advantage
There's a fear underneath a lot of sports parenting that we don't talk about enough.
The fear that our kid is going to get left behind.
Some...
Foundations to Mastery: A Transformational Parenting Journey
Jun 22, 2026
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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...
Turning Passion Into Impact: Training to Coach Mental Skills
Dec 01, 2025
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By Shaun Goodsell | The Mental Edge
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“Your story isn’t just meant to be lived — it’s meant to help others live theirs.”
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The Shift from Passion to Purpose
Every great leader, teacher, and p...
The Work of Self Awareness: Mastering Your Inner World
Nov 17, 2025
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By Shaun Goodsell | The Mental Edge
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“You can’t master what you refuse to acknowledge.”
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The Foundation of Self-Mastery
If self-mastery is the destination, self-awareness is the road that g...
Helpful Belief or Enabling Delusion?
May 28, 2024
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What does it mean to believe in somebody?
There are many athletes pursuing some kind of dream. This dream could be to go to college and play their sport, move on to play professionally, and finally, ...
What is Focus?
Jul 20, 2017
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We hear a lot about the importance of focus in discussions about HIGH PERFORMANCE. Rarely is this concept unpacked with clarity and practical application. For this purpose, I offer these thoughts.
Fi...
