The typical advice you’re getting from instructors and other mental game coaches isn’t really working. It isn’t really helping you get to the next level, is it? Maybe you’ve read a few sports psychology books on the topic. Notice any patterns? It’s likely you have. They all teach from the... Read more
Put Your Mind to Something and There’s No Stopping You
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 25, 2018 1
Last week I started off my blog with a series of questions. This week I have only one. What do you want? Behaviorists, psychologists and those scholars who study human behavior have said that when you put your mind to something, there is nothing that will stop you from getting... Read more
Life Lesson, Parent of Athletes: Keep Perspective
Camps & ClinicsLEVELUP INSIDERS September 23, 2018 0
The quality of your child’s ability is not a direct reflection of the quality of your parenting skills. First, let me say, I am one of you. A parent of athletes. I have two kids, a son now 16 years of age and a daughter, 14. They both have... Read more
Prepare in the Weight Room for What Happens on Field
High School FootballLEVELUP INSIDERS September 21, 2018 0
RESISTENCE With this season starting, something is happening for those players out there banging around. It’s time to prepare in the weight room for what going to happens on the field. We’re finally into football season! If you’re like me, you pretty much set your year around this season.... Read more
Ideal Level of Intensity to Achieve Optimum Performance
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 21, 2018 0
Unlocking Your Combination The idea of readiness in sports can be a tricky thing. The myth of needing to get fired up for most athletes is just that, a myth. Every sport has its own unique intensity requirements (think hitting a golf ball vs. playing offensive line in football)... Read more
How To Gain Total Physiological Control
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 21, 2018 0
If you’ve watched my previous videos (four of them so far), you know more than probably 90% of all parent-coaches about controlling ones mind for optimum sports performance. This is not an exaggeration. You would be shocked to learn (as I have) how little coaches know about the human mind as it relates... Read more
Behind the Clipboard: Coaching is Teaching, Really.
High School FootballLEVELUP INSIDERS September 17, 2018 0
When Slow Is The Way To Go! R.G. of San Jose asks, “We have a young coach for our position group, and he’s really smart, but he talks really fast and tells us a lot in a hurry. He’s always rushed because he says he has so much to... Read more
Fall Golf Fitness Routine Preps for Winter Play
High School GolfLEVELUP INSIDERS September 12, 2018 0
Summer is about to end…What a Bummer! You’ve played a lot of golf over the last few months and plan to play as much more as you can until the winter comes. Fall is a great time to play. It’s not too hot or too cold. But when you... Read more
How to Get the Best Letters of Recommendation
HS / CLUB RUGBYLEVELUP INSIDERS September 7, 2018 0
GET RECOMMENDED. GET RECRUITED. You are probably still considering all your options and trying to nail down which colleges and programs to apply to, so now is the time to get your letters of recommendation in line. With the application season quickly approaching it is both helpful and advantageous... Read more
How to Navigate the Sports Parent Minefield
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 7, 2018 0
You’re a concerned, supportive sports parent. You spend tons of time and energy chauffeuring your kid to practices, games, meetings, etc. You keep them as healthy as you can, and fight for the work/life/play balance. You’re walking the Sports Parent Minefield! Let’s not even talk about how much money you spend... Read more
What You Need to Know About Head Injury
HS / CLUB RUGBYLEVELUP INSIDERS September 5, 2018 0
Rugby is a contact sport – we all know it, and while we all do as much as we can to prevent head injury, each year I come across students who have had a concussion (or two). And unfortunately, not only do head injuries affect the ability of a... Read more
Can You Decrease Injuries by Increasing Your Rest?
Health & FitnessLEVELUP INSIDERS September 5, 2018 0
Injuries can increase from fatigue. And fatigue is actually the most common cause of sports injuries. We put nearly zero time or effort into recovery. So, can you decrease injuries by increasing your rest? One thing that can be helpful is to understand that there are two sides to sports. Do... Read more
