Being an athlete is hard. Being an athlete while your body is growing faster than your brain can keep up with? That’s a whole different challenge. If you’ve ever felt like your legs got longer overnight, your coordination disappeared, or the things that felt easy last season suddenly feel awkward ... you’re not alone. Growth spurts are a normal part of becoming a stronger, more powerful athlete. But they can also be frustrating, confusing, and even scary. Let’s talk about wha

The end of the year is one of the most powerful times for athletes. School slows down, sports take breaks or shift seasons, and there’s finally space to breathe, reflect, and reset. Instead of waiting for January to “start fresh,” athletes can use this time to look back on their progress and set a strong foundation for the new year. Here are 10 important questions every athlete should ask themselves before January . Questions that help them grow, take ownership, and step conf

Bad performances used to feel like the end of the world to me. I’d replay every mistake, compare myself to everyone else, and wonder if I was even good anymore. But the more I’ve grown as an athlete, the more I’ve realized something important:  One bad day doesn’t erase all my progress. Here’s what I’m learning to do when things don’t go the way I hoped and what actually helps me reset with confidence. 1. I Admit It Wasn’t My Best. Without Letting It Control My Confidence It’

As a coach, I’ve seen all kinds of athletes. Talented athletes, hardworking athletes, quiet athletes, vocal athletes, beginners, veterans, and everything in between. But the ones who make the biggest impact on a team aren’t always the fastest, the strongest, or the most skilled. The athletes who truly elevate a team are the ones who understand how to be great teammates. Great teammates don’t just make themselves better, they make everyone around them better, too. And trust me

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