Mental Mobility Blog
Best Isn’t Always the Benchmark
In sports and life, it's easy to chase being the “best”—but what if success is found in the middle? Learn how embracing your “good enough” days can fuel long-term growth, confidence, and resilience.
Becoming the Best at Getting Better: The power of games within the game
Success in sports isn’t just about winning — it’s about constantly improving. Instead of only focusing on being the best, learn how to become the best at getting better. Discover how "games within the game" can transform your practices and competitions into opportunities for growth, challenge, and fun. Learn how to stay motivated, sharpen your skills, and develop a mindset focused on becoming the best at getting better—no matter your sport or level of play.
Social Media and Athletes
Though you may not realize it yet, your performance during training and games are being negatively impacted by your social media use. In particular, there are three ways that social media reduces athletes' ability to perform to their full potential. Dive into what those are and what you can do to counteract them.
Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Sports are littered with obstacles – from small to big and from self-made to externally imposed. Obstacles may be frustrating in the moment, but those that are overcome become some of the highlights in an athletic career. While challenges are normal, they only become incredibly beneficial in making progress as an athlete if you know how to face them and work through them. Learn a simple and effective strategy to turn obstacles into opportunities.
3 Ways to Become a Better Parent of an Elite Athlete
Parenting elite athletes is an incredibly challenging task. Time to make your best better by incorporating these three skills – loving the whole athlete; defining success beyond outcomes; model recovery, not perfection. Change the high-stakes pressure of elite sports into something manageable while supporting your amazing athlete.
K.I.S.S.
If you’ve been around sports for any length of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across this acronym - KISS. Though the exact wording may differ depending on who you hear it from, the principle behind it is the same: Keep It Simple. This concept is easy to understand, but much harder to actually execute.