Unstoppable Athlete - Mental Resilience for Teen Athletes

Nov 25

Michelle surprises Sara with a prompt about playing time philosophy which leads into a conversation about the different strategies coaches may take. They also touch on all the ways coaches are considering different perspectives and maybe where both parents and coaches can become aware that their beliefs colour their reality. Top 3 Takeaways There is no right answer Confirmation bias can cloud your perspective and its important to be aware that you may be filtering out facts that don’t support your opinion Learn and grow from your experience by analyzing and reflecting on the process Check out our upcoming dates at www.unstoppableathlete.ca Parent Workshop and 12 week Unstoppable Athlete workshop waitlist open now!

Nov 13

Check out our upcoming dates at www.unstoppableathlete.ca Parent Workshop and 12 week Unstoppable Athlete workshop waitlist open now! Is not keeping score or giving MVP awards actually a good thing? Are we allowing our girls to change, learn how to embody their competitive fire. Can we teach them to find their people who inspire and support excellence within them? You can be competitive and kind at the same time. Top 3 Takeaways Competition is not a dirty word If everyone gets a medal it doesn't mean anything Inspire excellency versus mediocrity

Nov 5

Check out our upcoming dates at www.unstoppableathlete.ca Parent Workshop and 12 week Unstoppable Athlete workshop waitlist open now! Michelle and Sara know what its like to watch athletes underperform, end up in tears and struggle to let go of perfectionist tendencies. Learn what this may mean and where you can go to learn how to support your athlete. Top 3 Takeaways 1. Parents can embody a growth mindset 2. Emotional regulation happens when we can regulate our nervous systems and physiology 3. Embrace failures as opportunities, notice when perfectionism is creeping in and help your athlete reframe

Oct 28

Sara and Michelle talk about a recent volleyball tournament their team was in and how the attitude of the players translates into playing opportunities. Are you stuck in past mistakes? Is your attitude a detriment to the team? Can you learn the skills to move on? Self awareness is a key to being able to say “next”, and control the things you can control, your attitude and energy. Know your role and learn how to be the go to player that the coach will look to off the bench, be the best at it! Top 3 Take Aways Attitude is a choice Find an expression that allows you to shift your attitude. What levers can you pull to make the attitude and energy you want to have happen? Be the best you can be at your role and show the coach you own it. Check out www.unstoppableathlete.ca for our 12 week athlete mental resilience program upcoming dates and times for a parent information session that interested parents should definitely check out.

Oct 21

How athletes need to take ownership for what they are learning from coaches or programs. Where does your fire from within come from and how does it motivate you to move towards your goals? Learning skills to take you to the next level and being motivated to apply them on a consistent basis will define your results. Top 3 Take Aways Be accountable to yourself What am I willing to do to actually achieve my goals? How do I apply the learning and coaching I receive? Check out www.unstoppableathlete.ca for our 12 week athlete mental resilience program upcoming dates and times for a parent information session that interested parents should definitely check out.

Oct 14

Sara and Michelle really dig in to the topic of when future aspirations might be a detriment to your team and your experience in the present. Top 3 Take Aways How can you show up for your team? With willingness and enthusiasm for what the team needs right now. Don’t play for your highlight reel, play for your team. Sport is the experience you are having right now, not where it might take you. Doors open when you stay present and may be more exciting that what you thought you were working towards. Check out www.unstoppableathlete.ca for our 12 week athlete mental resilience program upcoming dates and times for a parent information session that interested parents should definitely check out.

Oct 8

#10 - Athlete Interview with Mona. Track athlete, pilates instructor and counsellor Key Takeaways Reasons we compete can be varied and unique to each of us The body doesn't always speak to us in words, its important to listen to the whispers and trust the intuition. Its all okay! Learning to feel what's true and being okay that things can change. Your motivators of yesterday may not be right for you today. Check out our Unstoppable Athlete 8 week program for you or your team! www.unstoppableathlete.ca

Sep 30

Recognize the perfectionist trap and reframe the inner dialogue. We are here to learn, not to be perfect or be the same as others, we are all on our own path. Keep it in perspective, it’s a game and it is supposed to be fun. Utilize strategies: pre-performance plan, post-game reflection and journal with a focus on gratitude.