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Video Shows Keys to Breakthrough Sports Performance
Last post, I sent you this link to the best webinar I’ve ever done. I made it for a coach who hired me for his team. In the video, I deliver to you the keys to breakthrough sports performance. This is how to clear the barriers! Performance = Potential – Interference... Read more
What Multi Sport Athletes Actually Struggle With
I recently just got this in an email from a coach who had watched all 3 R.A.C.E. videos who said about his Multi Sport Athletes, “That’s all great theory, Craig, Tell me how to antidote the real problems I have with my athletes right now, like these: Great in practice, but not in... Read more
Clear the Fear: Nothing Grows in a Toxic Environment
Nothing grows in a toxic environment til you clear the fear – that mental baggage we all carry around. So here’s an interesting way to think of things. Young competitors and performers are like plants! Let’s say you come home from the nursery with a small plant in one of... Read more
How to Set a Goal, Plan to Reach it and Dream
“Doing easily what others find difficult is talent. Doing what is impossible for talent is genius.”~ Henri-Frederic Amiel Imagine Parents, Teachers, Coaches… if your athlete, player, or child that you so care about showed up with a DREAM — set a GOAL based on that DREAM and a plan to... Read more
Can Athletes Have Long-Lasting Confidence?
Regularly parents come to me saying something like this, “My kid lacks confidence. When he (or she) is confident, he’s at his best and you can see he performs so much better. How do I help him build long-lasting confidence?” They then tell me that their coach told them something like this, “Just need... Read more
Reaching Your Full Potential? Maybe You’re Overthinking.
Get Mental with Erika Westoff, SportStars INSIDER• What’s Holding You back from reaching your full potential? It could easily be “Overthinking”! Overthinking is the top reason athletes seek professional help and it may just be what is interfering with your sports performance development. Overthinking is common and most times can make... Read more
Key is to Work on Your Explosiveness and Power
You often hear “speed kills…” …and if you caught any of the World Cup 7s in San Francisco, you know this is especially true. Watch these videos featuring the best tries in rugby, these from the RWC7s. Rugby is a game of stops and starts, and therefore, not only is... Read more
Sports Psych TIPS are Pretty Much Useless Baggage
A 3-minute video, no matter how good, won’t cut it. So, if you’ve watched the previous 2 videos, by now you know that typical sports psych tips are pretty much useless…and you know why. I know these videos are long, but, I have to tell you, I choose my words and what I... Read more
How to Build a Powerful Golf Swing
Power: A golfers Holy Grail. You want more distance? Increase your power output. Bottom line, that’s how to build a powerful golf swing. The last few articles have talked about stability and strength. It was stated that real power couldn’t be achieved without building a solid base of these... Read more
Rugby NorCal to hire new Exec
Teamwork. It’s what sets us apart! If you have a penchant for rugby beyond that of all your friends. If you dream about shepherding the USA team to the RWC Sevens championships, then we want you on our team. Rugby NorCal is looking to hire its next new exec! Ok,... Read more
How to Overcome Fear of Rejection
Fear of Rejection Holds Kids And Adults Back Big Time. It’s as plain as that! So, what’s the answer, how to overcome fear of rejection? Tension, worry, self-doubt, nervousness, lack of confidence. All these interfere with your ability to perform in sports and live your life the way you want. The... Read more
What Coaches do to Develop You to Be Your Best
What does coach do to develop you to be your best? It’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Or better yet, to develop your kids to be the best version of themselves? I was interested in writing this blog because earlier in the week I saw a post that talked about... Read more