5 Quick Tips to Overcome Performance Anxiety in Sports
Performance anxiety is something every athlete faces at some point in their journey. That feeling of nervousness or self-doubt before a...
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How Confidence in Sports Boosts Mental Toughness and Performance
Confidence is more than just a state of mind; it’s a critical ingredient that can significantly impact an athlete’s performance. In my...
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Noemi Neubauerova: A Journey to the PWHL
Noemi Neubauerova’s journey through women’s hockey stands out as a tale of perseverance and passion.
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Coping with the Loss of a Loved One as a Competitive Athlete
Coping with the loss of a loved one is a profound and challenging experience for anyone, but for competitive athletes, the journey can be...
Taylor Cook
May 53 min read
Mental Health Awareness for Professional and Student Athletes
May is Mental Health Awareness month and while it is important to shed light on the impact of mental health for all people, it's...
Taylor Cook
Apr 283 min read
Mental Performance Training Can Proactively Benefit Athlete Mental Health
Athletes are at a higher risk of being impacted by poor mental health. This is not news and should come as no surprise when you factor in...
Taylor Cook
Apr 213 min read
Learn How to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
Change and uncertainty is a constant and (ironically) expected part of the human experience. Whether you are an athlete, coach, physical...
Taylor Cook
Apr 143 min read
Adopting an Athlete Centered Approach to Coaching
In recent years, we have seen a shift (for the better) in how coaches are approaching their work with athletes and teams. Moving away...
Taylor Cook
Apr 73 min read
Playoffs and Performance Pressure
One topic we talk about often with athletes is performance pressure. “How can I perform at my best during critical moments?” This is...
Taylor Cook
Mar 312 min read
You Don't Need a 'C' To Be a Leader
We talk about leadership a lot. In the workplace, in sports teams and organizations, and frequently see those roles be glamorized in...
Taylor Cook
Mar 243 min read
Validating Progress in a Losing Season
There is nothing more frustrating or challenging for athletes than finding and validating their progress during a losing season. From a...
Taylor Cook
Mar 173 min read
How Athletes Can Build a Winning Mindset
The sports industry is a cut throat business for both athletes and coaches, because the external results are often the only ones that...
Taylor Cook
Mar 105 min read
Life Lessons from the Rink
Typically I write these newsletters to provide strategies and tools to empower athletes and coaches take their performance into their own...
Taylor Cook
Jan 273 min read
Navigating Career Decisions & Handling Bad Coaches
Embarking on a career in sports is a journey marked by pivotal decisions and the challenges of navigating relationships, especially when...
Taylor Cook
Jan 214 min read
Break Free from Perfectionism in 2024
Athletes and coaches often chase perfection, believing it's the key to success. But what if their relentless pursuit of flawlessness is...
Taylor Cook
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Holiday Mindset Shift & Yearly Reflections
As the holiday season approaches, athletes and coaches often find themselves at a crossroads between maintaining peak performance and...
Taylor Cook
Nov 13, 20233 min read
An Athlete's Guide to Embracing Change
Change is a constant in the world of sports, just as it is in life. Athletes often find themselves in situations where they must adapt to...
Taylor Cook
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Goal Setting for a New Season
With a new season underway, athletes across the globe are gearing up for fresh challenges and opportunities to excel in their respective...
Taylor Cook
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Breaking Through Plateaus: How Mental Coaching Enhances Skill Development
In the pursuit of excellence, whether in sports, academics, or your career, we all encounter plateaus. Those frustrating moments when...
Taylor Cook
Aug 14, 20233 min read
How Mental Performance Coaching Elevates Athletic Performance
Mental performance coaching is becoming a non-negotiable for athletes. Here are some of the benefits athletes can expect to see...
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