Becoming HeadStrong

HeadStrong Coach Amanda did her master's thesis on retiring from sport. In this episode, she discusses her findings.

In this episode, Coach Katie explains what it means to be the primary actor in your life. When we are the primary reactor, typically we are "back in our heels", lack control, and usually feels like you are a couple of steps behind what you're trying to accomplish. Learning to be the primary actor can give you more control as an athlete. 

In this episode, Dr. Galli begins his multi-series highlight of Greek mythological folklore. Achilles is first and his biggest vulnerability was his heel. Becoming one of the heroes of the Trojan war, Achilles persevered. Learn where the term "Achilles heel" comes from and how you can apply his experience to your athletic experience. 

Mindfulness is about bringing your focus inward. It allows you the time and space to acknowledge and accept things for what they are as well as to regulate your emotions. In this episode, Kristina walks you through a mindfulness exercise.

In this episode, Dr. Detling discusses the difference between encouragement and positivity. Did you know that too much positivity, particularly during difficult times, can become toxic? Yet encouragement, tied to an action or behavior, can usually be the most helpful tool.

Yo Globetrotter, this one is for you! If you are a parent of a perfectionist, this episode covers what you can do to help them with this constant struggle.

Most elite athletes will be retired from their sports in their 20's. Fortunately, 80% of athletes transition well, but the other 20% have quite a struggle. It is a crisis transition. In this episode, HeadStrong Coach Amanda discusses the reality of difficulty for some athletes. 

In this episode, Katie discusses how to overcome mistakes.

In this episode you will learn a strategy for monitoring your activation levels. Dr. Galli will give you three questions to ask yourself that will help you find that correct level for you.

FOMO = Fear of Missing Out. YOLO = You Only Live Once. How to make sense of these in our world today!