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The 35-Minute Mindset Shift Content

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Whether I’m heading to my office near Palm Beach or jumping on a call from New York or London, I’m always focused on one thing: Mental Performance. Success in high-stakes sports and life isn’t about working harder; it’s about training your brain to handle the pressure.… Read the rest

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10 Elite Team Building Activities for Sports Teams in 2026

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True team cohesion isn't built on physical drills alone; it's forged in the shared psychological space where communication, trust, and resilience are honed. While most teams focus exclusively on physical practice, elite programs understand that winning championships requires mastering the mental game.… Read the rest

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How to Perform Under Pressure: Build Focus and Peak Performance

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Learning how to perform when the pressure is on isn’t about eliminating stress—it’s about learning to see it as a challenge, not a threat. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I help high-stakes performers develop the structured routines and in-the-moment focus techniques that turn nervous energy into a distinct performance advantage.… Read the rest

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Resilience in Sport: Build Mental Toughness for Peak Performance

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Resilience isn’t just about being “tough.” It’s a trainable mental skill that allows you to bounce back from a tough loss, a critical mistake, or a season-ending injury. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I view resilience as a mental muscle—it gets stronger every time you face a challenge and recover, turning setbacks into fuel for your next win.… Read the rest

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Your Guide to the Mental Rehearsal Definition and How to Use It

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Ever heard the phrase “practice makes perfect”? What if you could practice without ever moving a muscle? That’s the core of mental rehearsal. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I define this as a highly detailed dress rehearsal inside your mind—a structured practice where you vividly imagine executing a skill flawlessly to prime your brain for the real thing.… Read the rest

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A Parent’s Guide to Sports Psychology for Youth: Building a Winning Mindset

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When people hear “sports psychology,” they often picture high-stakes sessions with elite pros. But for young athletes, it’s something far more fundamental: mental strength training. As a clinical and sports psychologist, I help parents and coaches give kids the tools to handle pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and forge a healthy relationship with competition.… Read the rest

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Sports Psychology for Coaches: A Practical Guide to Team Performance

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As a coach, you’re already an expert in the X’s and O’s. But the biggest competitive advantage isn’t on the whiteboard—it’s between your athletes’ ears. As a licensed psychologist and sports psychologist, I help coaches transition from being pure tacticians to becoming mental performance coaches, building confidence, focus, and resilience from the ground up.… Read the rest

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A Guide to Leadership Development Programs for Executives: Building the High-Performance Mindset

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In a business world that feels more unpredictable by the day, great leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the engine that powers the whole organization. As a licensed psychologist and sports psychologist, I view leadership development programs for executives as a strategic investment designed to forge leaders who can cut through complexity with vision, resilience, and genuine emotional intelligence.… Read the rest

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