The Mental Edge Blog
A direct conversation about ownership, emotional control, and what young athletes really need from their parents.
Let me ask you something. When your child walks off the field after a tough game, who...
The Mental Edge | A Different Way to Think About Sports Parenting
Let me ask you something.
When your son or daughter gets in the car after a tough game, who is more upset — you or them?
When they ...
In youth sports, we talk constantly about confidence.
We want athletes to believe in themselves. Trust their training. Step onto the field expecting success. Play without fear.
Confidence matters.
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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...
If We Want Our Kids to Grow, We Have to Be Willing to Grow Too
By Shaun Goodsell
I've heard some version of this from sports parents for nearly three decades.
"I know I shouldn't say anything after...
Over the past 27 years, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of young athletes across multiple sports—hockey, baseball, soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse, and more. I’ve watched the...
Every young athlete dreams of being strong, confident, and fearless in competition. They imagine hitting the winning shot, making the big play, or standing calm under pressure while others panic. But ...
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...
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...
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...
Mental Skills: Unlocking Peak Performance through Shaun Goodsell’s Approach
In the world of competitive sports, athletes constantly search for ways to improve their physical skills, push their limits...
