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.

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.

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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.

▪︎ 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.

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.

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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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.

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)

Hey Mercedes, Everynight Fireworks. Even 20 years later, it never gets old.

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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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!

I am very interested in trying this out. I posted this video on my own page and tagged @skylight.social. Thanks for working on this to provide more platform options.

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.