Athlete Mental Health

Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and a Panic Attack

“What’s anxiety?” a high school football player once asked me during a talk on mental health that I was giving…

3 years ago

Navigating a Panic Attack During Stressful Transitions

I was in the middle of a meeting when my most recent panic attack occurred. I don’t have them often,…

3 years ago

Feeling Depressed After Sports Retirement

During a coaching call some time ago, a former basketball player confided in me that he felt depressed. He retired…

3 years ago

3 Ways Athletes Can Activate Inner Stillness

The closer it got to game time, the more his heart would race. He was typically nervous before games and…

4 years ago

Keys to Go from Rattled to Relaxed

Rattled. That’s the best way I can describe it. I felt my heart beating in my chest as I raced…

4 years ago

How to Create Opportunities with The Right Mindset

Learning how to create opportunities with the right mindset is a skill set that all athletes should develop. Not only…

4 years ago

Why your sensitivity is a strength as an athlete

I have spoken to many athletes over the years who have confided in me that they are sensitive or emotional…

4 years ago

Athlete Mental Health Matters at All Levels in Sports

I often hear from athletes who are afraid to come forward with their mental health struggles. While more and more…

4 years ago

Athlete Identity After an Injury

Injuries aren’t just a part of sports; they are a part of life. For athletes, however, your sport and your…

4 years ago

How to Overcome Mental Resistance in Sports

I overheard two people talking about their goals, each with two seemingly opposite points of view. One said, “What if…

4 years ago