Becoming HeadStrong

We are all likely to experience burnout in our lives. In this episode, you will learn where it comes from and what to do about it!

The most important play in any sport is the next play. Optimal performance occurs when athletes have the mindset of "get in - execute - get out". This episode teaches strategies for getting out of the last play.

In every athlete's career, they will likely choke at some point. What is choking? Why does it happen? How can we prevent it? These answers are provided in this episode.

Athletes are always asking how to overcome adversity and bounce back after difficulties. Resilience is a necessary component for future success. Learn strategies for building it in this episode.

We don't have any objective measure to quantify pain. We tend to put pain on a scale of 1-10. One method of quantifying and managing pain, is through imagery.

Workout pain can be managed through a process called "Association" and by learning a technique called "Push Back Against the Pain". Learn how in this episode.  Also, Happy 16th Birthday to Logan!!

Reflections on "The Last Dance" documentary is discussed in this episode.  What it really took to "be like Mike".  "You are only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act" - Phil Jackson.

Pressure exists in many areas of life, not just performance. The best predictor of how you perform under pressure, is how you perform NOT under pressure.

Who is YOUR biggest critic? This episode discusses how to handle the haters, even if your biggest hater.... is you.

Many people are beating themselves up and self-deprecating right now over the choices they have made during this COVID-19 Pandemic. Some are not exercising, overeating, and/or binging on TV. This episode is about being kind to yourself, and forgiving yourself for your past choices.