This article is for any parent with a child in competitive sports. Whether you drive them to practice, cheer from the sidelines, or help them balance school and training, your involvement matters. The focus here is on athletes ages 11 to 18, when competition increases and a child’s relationship with their sport becomes more complex. As a mental health counselor and mental performance consultant, I am often approached by parents who want to understand how to support their chil

Golf gives you more time to think than almost any sport. Between shots, it’s easy to replay the last swing or worry about the next one. That mental space can feel helpful, yet it often creates pressure that even the most skilled golfers struggle with. Standing over a putt on the 18th with the round on the line shows this clearly. When anxiety rises, many players start overthinking. Instead of trusting the automatic, well-practiced movement, they begin controlling each detail

In the high-octane world of sports, athletes often hear the mantra: "Stay focused." But what if there's a richer, more nuanced approach to mastering one's game? Enter the art of "watching." Imagine watching a movie. You're immersed, taking in every detail, yet it feels effortless. You're not zeroing in on just one character or element; instead, you're absorbing the entire scene, letting the story unfold. Now, apply this to the realm of sports. Picture a hockey goalie, poised

The week kicked off with guest speaker Isaac Zur, PhD, a mental health and performance professional who helps elite athletes manage...

I had the opportunity to speak at the US Equestrian Team Olympic Training Center on mental performance. We focused on how biofeedback can...

I had the pleasure of joining a great panel on running and mental health before the 2023 NYC Marathon. We talked about the runner’s high,...