Summer Reading for Coaches and Athletes’ Success Do you have a summer reading list for yourself and your athletes? Athletes tend to apply more consistent action when they have a clear understanding and true belief in a proven method behind the madness. So let’s first start by helping you explain some of the benefits…
Evidence-Based Training: Your Goal Dictates Your Behavior Do you incorporate goal setting sheets with your athletes? If you answered yes, it is likely that you have received responses from your athletes that may include statements such as “I want to get stronger”, I want to get faster”, “I am going to work harder”, etc? …
St. Vincent College Football Div. 3 Head Coach Aaron Smetanka on Meeting of the MindZ Fresno State Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Nick O’Brien on Meeting of the Mindz Nick O’Brien, Fresno Dr Mark McLaughlin on Neurosurgery and Sports on Meeting of the MindZ Mark Neilan (Excel Fitness) on Meeting of the MindZ Notre Dame QB to…
The 4 Mindset Principles Here is a simple but very effective strategy to incorporate with your team before and after every practice. Have your team stand up and recite the mindset principles listed below out loud and together. At first it may seem awkward but let’s face it doing anything for the first time…
The 7 C’s Challenge Are you looking for a fun way to motivate and maximize the mental toughness within your team? “The 7 C’s Challenge” can provide a great opportunity for you to fulfill these needs personally or within your team. The 7 C’s Challenge is a 105 day challenge from Memorial Day…
How To Build More Aggressive Athletes We often hear from parents and coaches that their athletes are just too nice, cautious, hesitant or conservative during competitions. However, many of these same athletes tend to be much more aggressive during practices. So how do we flip that script to obtain consistent behavior in practices and…