“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” -Unknown Once there was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of...

“It takes years to make an overnight success.” -Eddie Cantor The journey of the bamboo tree is a fascinating one. Once planted, it needs to be watered, nurtured, and fertilized every day. But nothing happens in its first year. You do the same thing the next year, and...

“Teams that touch the most win the most.” -Michael Kraus and Dacher Keltner During the 2009-10 NBA Season, Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash averaged 239 high fives to teammates per game. This seemingly meaningless gesture is an important foundation for team success....

“There’s that French expression ‘If only the young knew, and the elderly could still do,’” she said. “How many athletes have I interviewed who say, ‘Oh, if only I could have my mind of this (old) age and be back on the world stage as a (young) skater, golfer, tennis...

“The only thing limiting you is yourself.” -Ken Poirot If you have ever been to a circus or seen one on tv, maybe you have noticed that the elephants are not in cages as are the other animals. Instead, these massive creatures are only contained by one small...

“Impossible is just an opinion.” -Paulo Coehlo There was a small village farmer that had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender was a mean man that wasn’t married and desired to marry the farmer’s beautiful daughter. One...

“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” -Eckhart Tolle A wise older monk and a younger monk were traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was falling. As they came around a bend, they met a lovely girl...

“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it, and you’ll start believing in it." -Jesse Owens There was an African king who had a best friend whom he kept close to him. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that occurred in his life as...

A group of rhinos is called a ‘crash’. Rhinos can run up to 35 miles per hour but can only see 30 feet ahead. They run together in confidence, moving forward at full speed, even if they’re not sure exactly what is in front of them because they know if they stay...

Visualization is indeed a powerful tool for skill development and performance enhancement. Here's a breakdown of how you can apply visualization techniques effectively: Understand the Power of VisualizationStudies suggest that mental rehearsal can stimulate the same...

It's not about starting, it's about impact. South Carolina women's basketball team's bench averages over 41 points a game while Duke's bench produces over 31 points a game. These players focus on what they do with their minutes vs whether they start or not- no wonder...

As parents and coaches, we are often faced with the question of how to navigate social media's impact on children. While it’s true that social media comes with its challenges, it also offers many positives. The key lies in teaching our children intentionality—helping...

One Month Later: Lessons from My Second Century Ride A month ago, I completed my second 100-mile cycling event on Amelia Island. Having done the same ride the previous year, I underestimated the challenge. I thought familiarity would make it easier, but it didn’t....

The most consistent athletes do things that set them apart every day. Start the fall season off by standing out- doing something every day that sets you apart. Implement the following strategies and watch your game soar: Tip #1: Your Self-Talk is Your Superpower. Your...

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”  -Maya Angelou The only bird that dares to peck at an eagle is the crow. The crow sits on the eagle’s back and bites his neck. The eagle does not respond, nor fight...

High expectations often destroy many athletic performances and sometimes careers. While expectations can provide motivation and goals to strive for, excessively high expectations can have damaging effects that create pressure, anxiety, loss of confidence, and fear of...

Back in high school, I made really good grades, except anything that involved writing. Often papers would come back with messages such as "great content but you really need to work on your writing." One day I had a book report assigned for SR English and I told myself...

“Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.” -Laird Hamilton At the 2018 Winter Olympics, Nathan Chen was the overwhelming favorite to win gold but suffered a heartbreaking poor performance in the short program that sunk his chances. Afterward...

Have you ever struggled with the comparison trap? You find yourself weighing your strengths and weaknesses against others? If you’re honest most of us have at one time or another. When we do this, it negatively effects our confidence. After all comparison is the thief...

TOP 10: #1: Researchers at Penn State found that smiling- even a forced smile reduces stress, boasts happiness, and increases confidence. #TheConfidentAthlete #2: Stop worrying about what can go wrong and get excited about what can go right. #3: Being confident isn't...