Athletes, even those in individual sports, all need a supportive performance team to help them achieve their goals. Having a personal performance team ensures that all of the athletes' needs are met and is beneficial not just for professional athletes, but also youth and amateur athletes. If you have goals, make sure you have a personal performance team helping you achieve them. You want to have people that address the four main areas of being an athlete: body, skills, mind, and soul.

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.

I haven’t met a single athlete who isn’t focused on winning every time they step into the arena. Winning is an important part of sport. It’s always a main point whenever you debate who is the GOAT. The joy of coming out on top is what keeps bringing us back. W.I.N. is an acronym that you can use to improve your performance both during training and competition and afterwards.

I get it. You want to be your best. ALL THE TIME. So you spend a ton of time working to make your best even better. However, the greats are never at their best 100% of the time. In fact, they often have times in which they struggle. What is incredible, is that they have put in the work to improve their baseline, their average performances, so that it keeps creeping up which only pushes their best performances even higher. This is what it means to Raise Your Floor.

Most athletes (and coaches!) view doubt as being your worst enemy. Something to be avoided at all costs. I get it. Doubt can paralyze you, causing you to question your abilities and second-guess your every decision. What if I told you there was another way? Doubt can actually be a valuable tool in your arsenal. When used effectively, doubt can be harnessed to build your confidence and lead you to be your best. It lets you check in with yourself and make sure you're prepared for the challenge ahead.

Confidence is a critical success factor in athletics. However, it is not a one-time achievement. Confidence must be fueled so that it is ready whenever you face challenges and pressure situations. Develop your confidence initially by focusing on what you CAN control to put yourself in the best position to achieve your desired outcome. Be sure to maintain your confidence by using the four strategies: positive self-talk, seeking compliments and encouragement from a vital few, drawing on past successes and experiences, and acknowledging your progress and achievements. Train your confidence just like you train your strength and endurance so that it's ready when you need it.