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 ...
We ask a lot of our young athletes.
We ask them to be coachable. To control their emotions. To handle adversity. To take responsibility. To keep growing.
Those are good things to ask. But here's the...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
How to apply the right level of mental resistance at the right time — without causing burnout, fragility, or breakdown
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
