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May 18th, 2021
While running might be my ‘therapy’ I can certainly say that it also occasionally results in a wry smile as I pound the pavements and parks throughout the cities and towns I run through. Traditionally I am a fan of cues to help the mind focus on helpful, productive aspects of endurance runs. These days, […]
April 22nd, 2016
What is it? ‘A Game’ performance mindset is the state of mind you have when you perform at your best. Terms that you may have heard referring to this mindset include ‘bubble’, ‘zone’, ‘ideal performance state’, or even ‘flow’. It’s a set of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that promote you to consistently compete at your […]
January 28th, 2016
Mental blocks are a phenomenon that happen when a performer appears to go blank and forget movements that they have consistently trained and mastered and should know how to complete. The performer can appear to freeze or may instinctively change the movement they were planning to do. Performers experiencing a mental block will often state […]
January 16th, 2016
The New Year can inspire feelings of renew and motivation to change, and gyms, trainers, and diet fads are ready to cash in on our New Year’s resolutions. Well, not this year. In this article, I share how to create powerful goals and resolutions using four key pillars of meaningful change that can shift our […]
October 1st, 2015
It’s grand final week here in Australia, a great opportunity to see if the best performers throughout the year can complete one last performance in what is an environment unlike anything else they have experienced during the regular season. There are no more second chances and no additional opportunities to redeem themselves the following week. Everyone […]
There are very few movies that truly dive into the depths of an elite performer’s mind. Whiplash is one such movie. I watched it on the plane coming back from Australia in mid August…twice. The acting captured me as did the way the characters depicted the ruthless perfectionism that is so frequently an ingredient associated with high […]
August 13th, 2015
Train your brain like you train your body. This is not a new piece of advice nor is it particularly sexy, but it has merit when it comes to getting your brain ready to perform when it counts. However, training your brain is something to avoid getting blazé about given the increasing body of knowledge […]
July 12th, 2015
There is so much information about how to keep your body healthy, including fad diets, exercise trends, and the like. It is quite normal and acceptable, and even admired to follow these trends with the idea of looking after your body. What about your brain? There is an increasing awareness about mental health issues but […]
May 21st, 2015
During my time as a Division One collegiate golf player moving from Australia to the United States, there were many things I wished I were better prepared to handle as a student-athlete. If the time to apply for college is fast approaching for you, and your goal is to be accepted by the University team […]
April 30th, 2015
Short game, short game, and more short game This is not the time to alter your swing. Juniors typically spend most of their tournament preparation time on the range and neglect their short game. It’s not surprising that those who score poorly tell me their short game cracked under the pressure, while those who play […]