AP Sports Performance
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▪︎ M.S. Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology
▪︎ NSCA Certified Personal Trainer & Sport Performance Coach
▪︎ Certified Mental Performance Consultant (in-training)
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▪︎ M.S. Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology
▪︎ NSCA Certified Personal Trainer & Sport Performance Coach
▪︎ Certified Mental Performance Consultant (in-training)
▪︎ Coffee/Cold Brew Addict
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Learn more about mental performance skills training and how it can help improve your overall sports performance at www.apsportsperformance.com.
Yogi Berra once said, "90 percent of the game is half mental." Does that mean 45 percent of the game is mental? By most analyses, that number is closer to 50-90 percent. Overcoming mental barriers can relieve some of the pressures experienced by high performers.
January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Yogi Berra once said, "90 percent of the game is half mental." Does that mean 45 percent of the game is mental? By most analyses, that number is closer to 50-90 percent. Overcoming mental barriers can relieve some of the pressures experienced by high performers.
The ability to regulate emotions can play an important role in how we perform. We all experience emotions - some positive, and some not so beneficial. By being mindful of our emotions, we can use strategies to respond in ways that will help us stay positive and continue performing at a high level.
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The ability to regulate emotions can play an important role in how we perform. We all experience emotions - some positive, and some not so beneficial. By being mindful of our emotions, we can use strategies to respond in ways that will help us stay positive and continue performing at a high level.
As someone who works in two science-based fields, I enjoy reading research to stay fresh on the newest information to best help my athletes, to make sure I never stop learning, and to know I can back up the programming and strategies I ask them to use. That said, this is my least favorite journal.
October 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
As someone who works in two science-based fields, I enjoy reading research to stay fresh on the newest information to best help my athletes, to make sure I never stop learning, and to know I can back up the programming and strategies I ask them to use. That said, this is my least favorite journal.
Very controversial topics... Do you agree?
#Humor #ColdBrew #SourPatchKids #NerdClusters #Brooklyn99 #VanWilder
#Humor #ColdBrew #SourPatchKids #NerdClusters #Brooklyn99 #VanWilder
September 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Very controversial topics... Do you agree?
#Humor #ColdBrew #SourPatchKids #NerdClusters #Brooklyn99 #VanWilder
#Humor #ColdBrew #SourPatchKids #NerdClusters #Brooklyn99 #VanWilder
This can apply to any sport, but sometimes those individual sports like tennis and golf tend to be a little tougher in moments of adversity. To learn more about mental performance training, send me a DM or email, or visit my website, www.apsportsperformance.com.
September 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This can apply to any sport, but sometimes those individual sports like tennis and golf tend to be a little tougher in moments of adversity. To learn more about mental performance training, send me a DM or email, or visit my website, www.apsportsperformance.com.
This may be an unpopular opinion, but sport specialization isn't the evil approach it has been made to be. Some kids are forced into playing multiple sports when that isn't what they desire. This means additional dollars spent by parents for youth athletes who don't enjoy what they are doing. (1/3)
August 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This may be an unpopular opinion, but sport specialization isn't the evil approach it has been made to be. Some kids are forced into playing multiple sports when that isn't what they desire. This means additional dollars spent by parents for youth athletes who don't enjoy what they are doing. (1/3)
▪︎ 57% of all high school students participate in one or more sports.
▪︎ 91% of high school athletes feel some level of stress related to their sport (2023).
▪︎ 82.9% feel overwhelmed by their daily activities (2023)
Mental performance training can help alleviate stressors that impact performance.
▪︎ 91% of high school athletes feel some level of stress related to their sport (2023).
▪︎ 82.9% feel overwhelmed by their daily activities (2023)
Mental performance training can help alleviate stressors that impact performance.
July 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
▪︎ 57% of all high school students participate in one or more sports.
▪︎ 91% of high school athletes feel some level of stress related to their sport (2023).
▪︎ 82.9% feel overwhelmed by their daily activities (2023)
Mental performance training can help alleviate stressors that impact performance.
▪︎ 91% of high school athletes feel some level of stress related to their sport (2023).
▪︎ 82.9% feel overwhelmed by their daily activities (2023)
Mental performance training can help alleviate stressors that impact performance.
Tennis is a mental game and the psychological aspect is said to be a game within the game.
Managing the mental side could be what separates you from your competition and pave the way for long-term success.
For more information on mental skills training, visit www.apsportsperformance.com.
Managing the mental side could be what separates you from your competition and pave the way for long-term success.
For more information on mental skills training, visit www.apsportsperformance.com.
June 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Tennis is a mental game and the psychological aspect is said to be a game within the game.
Managing the mental side could be what separates you from your competition and pave the way for long-term success.
For more information on mental skills training, visit www.apsportsperformance.com.
Managing the mental side could be what separates you from your competition and pave the way for long-term success.
For more information on mental skills training, visit www.apsportsperformance.com.
For any middle school or high school teachers and coaches missing the school year, a simple reminder that today's date is, in fact, 6-7. You're welcome.
June 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
For any middle school or high school teachers and coaches missing the school year, a simple reminder that today's date is, in fact, 6-7. You're welcome.
Track & Field is the ultimate equalizer in competitive sport. In few other sports will you see an athlete from a relatively small school defeat an athlete from a larger power conference program. Watching the confidence of the athletes at the NCAA regionals should inspire athletes at all levels.
June 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Track & Field is the ultimate equalizer in competitive sport. In few other sports will you see an athlete from a relatively small school defeat an athlete from a larger power conference program. Watching the confidence of the athletes at the NCAA regionals should inspire athletes at all levels.
We've all competed against or even been that confident athlete on the field or court. We've also athletes who appear to take that confidence to another level (negatively). We say they are arrogant. What is the difference between confidence and arrogance?
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Learn more at www.apsportsperformance.com.
May 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We've all competed against or even been that confident athlete on the field or court. We've also athletes who appear to take that confidence to another level (negatively). We say they are arrogant. What is the difference between confidence and arrogance?
Learn more at www.apsportsperformance.com.
Learn more at www.apsportsperformance.com.
Confidence is the belief that an individual has concerning their ability to succeed and reach a given level of performance. Some of the greatest athletes of all-time reached the highest level because of a belief they had in themselves. Learn more at www.apsportsperformance.com.
May 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Confidence is the belief that an individual has concerning their ability to succeed and reach a given level of performance. Some of the greatest athletes of all-time reached the highest level because of a belief they had in themselves. Learn more at www.apsportsperformance.com.
Sport & physical activity can relieve some of the symptoms associated with poor mental health, but the pressure youth athletes experience can have a negative impact. As coaches, it is our role to help alleviate those symptoms. Athletes can improve their situation through mental skills training.
Stress, mindset, and youth athletes performing under pressure — AP Sports Performance
Sport and physical activity are used as a way to exercise and offer stress relief. In many cases, they help. Sport can create a sense of community, improve self-confidence, and provide an avenue for e...
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May 29, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Sport & physical activity can relieve some of the symptoms associated with poor mental health, but the pressure youth athletes experience can have a negative impact. As coaches, it is our role to help alleviate those symptoms. Athletes can improve their situation through mental skills training.
Parents contribute to an athlete’s career in countless ways. After all, one of the many roles of a parent is to offer support. Among the most notable ways are financially, practically, technically, and emotionally. But the way we communicate could be impacting our athletes in unintended ways.
Is your support contributing to your athlete’s anxiety? — AP Sports Performance
Parents contribute to an athlete’s athletic career in countless ways. After all, one of the many roles of a parent is to offer support. Among the most notable ways are financially, practically, techni...
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May 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Parents contribute to an athlete’s career in countless ways. After all, one of the many roles of a parent is to offer support. Among the most notable ways are financially, practically, technically, and emotionally. But the way we communicate could be impacting our athletes in unintended ways.
Mental toughness is a mental skill attributed to the success of high-level athletes, but if you have any type of anxiety, you know it can be detrimental to your performance. The question is, how can you keep it from negatively impacting performance?
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Improve your mental toughness with self-talk — AP Sports Performance
Mental toughness has become a buzzword of sorts. It has been used to describe how resilient an athlete might be. Is it really a thing? Or is it just “coach speak.”
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May 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mental toughness is a mental skill attributed to the success of high-level athletes, but if you have any type of anxiety, you know it can be detrimental to your performance. The question is, how can you keep it from negatively impacting performance?
Click the link to read the full article.
Click the link to read the full article.
Burnout is real, whether you are a competitive athlete or "retired" from your competitive days and making your way through the craziness of your busy life. How you manage it could be the difference in extending your playing career, or choosing to wrap it up early.
Mindfulness can alleviate symptoms of burnout — AP Sports Performance
Youth athletes face a number of stressors every day. School work, relationships, friend groups, pressure to fit in … Those are all mentally draining by themselves. Add sports and the pressure compete ...
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May 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Burnout is real, whether you are a competitive athlete or "retired" from your competitive days and making your way through the craziness of your busy life. How you manage it could be the difference in extending your playing career, or choosing to wrap it up early.
The mental side of the game can be the difference for some tennis players between serving for match point and playing from behind.
The game within the game: Mental skills training for tennis athletes — AP Sports Performance
Tennis is a mental game. The rollercoaster of emotions in a single game can be stressful. For that matter, winning a single point can be mentally challenging. The psychological aspect of tennis is sai...
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May 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The mental side of the game can be the difference for some tennis players between serving for match point and playing from behind.
Learn more about mental performance skills training and how it can help improve your overall sports performance at www.apsportsperformance.com.
May 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Learn more about mental performance skills training and how it can help improve your overall sports performance at www.apsportsperformance.com.
Ten years ago, I wasn't sure if this would be a stepping stone or if I would make McLean County my long-term home. It's possible both can be true at the same time. Two CEOs, four Vice Presidents, five Fitness Center Managers, and four PIT Managers later, I'm still here. (1/4)
April 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Ten years ago, I wasn't sure if this would be a stepping stone or if I would make McLean County my long-term home. It's possible both can be true at the same time. Two CEOs, four Vice Presidents, five Fitness Center Managers, and four PIT Managers later, I'm still here. (1/4)
Unpopular opinion: Every rep doesn't have to be perfect, especially when working with youth athletes. Stop being hyper critical. Instead, ask these questions:
1. Are they getting stronger?
2. Are they working toward the intended goal?
3. Are they doing it safely without getting injured?
1. Are they getting stronger?
2. Are they working toward the intended goal?
3. Are they doing it safely without getting injured?
April 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Unpopular opinion: Every rep doesn't have to be perfect, especially when working with youth athletes. Stop being hyper critical. Instead, ask these questions:
1. Are they getting stronger?
2. Are they working toward the intended goal?
3. Are they doing it safely without getting injured?
1. Are they getting stronger?
2. Are they working toward the intended goal?
3. Are they doing it safely without getting injured?
As professionals in the fitness and psychology fields, we often encourage those we serve to practice self-care. The irony is that we are so intent on helping others that we often don't practice those very habits. This is my story of a 56-hour event that changed my perspective.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
As professionals in the fitness and psychology fields, we often encourage those we serve to practice self-care. The irony is that we are so intent on helping others that we often don't practice those very habits. This is my story of a 56-hour event that changed my perspective.
ecs.page.link/BK6S1
Note that I will not be ending the strength & conditioning side, but rather adding Mental Performance Consulting to my services.
Please reach out through text, DM, or email if you have questions. I am excited to get started in this new journey!
Please reach out through text, DM, or email if you have questions. I am excited to get started in this new journey!
January 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Note that I will not be ending the strength & conditioning side, but rather adding Mental Performance Consulting to my services.
Please reach out through text, DM, or email if you have questions. I am excited to get started in this new journey!
Please reach out through text, DM, or email if you have questions. I am excited to get started in this new journey!
Did you know that high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries each year? Injury prevalence is high. Some injuries are unable to be prevented, but for others, injury risk can be reduced with a properly designed strength training program.
January 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Did you know that high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries each year? Injury prevalence is high. Some injuries are unable to be prevented, but for others, injury risk can be reduced with a properly designed strength training program.