In this episode, I discuss how to determine the optimal timing and duration for mental resets in athletic training, and how to recognize when an athlete might benefit from one.

In this episode, I discuss fundamental psychological skills that can enhance performance and well-being for both athletes and coaches.

Aware Performance Group’s Billy Ryan was recently a guest on The Empirical Cycling Podcast. Read on for more details and link to the show.

In this episode, I delve into the dynamics of thought processes among athletes and how they impact performance. We'll discuss whether being an "overthinker" is a hindrance or if there's a valuable place

In this episode, I share ways to help athletes when they are engaging in obsessive behaviors and when to involve a professional...

In this episode, I share ways to help athletes connect with feedback systems that can help them improve...

In this episode, I share ways to help athletes find the right balance with how much they visualize their efforts...

In this episode, I review the relative benefits of working through a self-help book versus hiring a professional...

In this episode, I share ways to help athletes connect with the bigger picture during training challenges and setbacks...

In this episode, I share ways to work with a performer as they try to navigate the fallout of an unexpectedly poor performance...

In this episode, I take a unique interpretation on manifesting to turn a bait question into a discussion of when to learn and practice skills related to future...

In this episode, I address common misconceptions about meditation in sports. Instead of viewing it merely as a relaxation tool, I explore how meditation strengthens an athlete's ability to remain present and fully engaged...

...By teaching your athletes how to focus on the present moment, you can give them a mental edge that complements their physical skills...

Patrick Smith was recently a guest on The Empirical Cycling Podcast. Read on for more details and link to the show.

Patrick Smith was recently a guest on The Empirical Cycling Podcast. Read on for more details and link to the show.

Patrick Smith was recently a guest on The Empirical Cycling Podcast. Read on for more details and link to the show.

Acceptance and Commitment Training builds the skill of distinguishing between the self-as-content (Self-stories), the self-as-process (Self-Story-Teller), and self-as-context (Where the story is told). Athletes and coaches can hook on the story as identity with catastrophic outcomes. I talk about how to notice the stories we tell ourselves so we can effectively navigate identity disrupting experiences such as injury or loss.

Mindfulness is becoming so ubiquitous it can be challenging to separate what the skill is and how to use it to an athlete’s advantage from the stereotypes of culturally appropriating hipsters and crunchy consumerism. Here are some trainable skills to build active and flexible attention in order to more easily induce broad present moment awareness experiences such as flow state.

Athletes experience anxiety more frequently than most. Here are some tools for coaches to work with their athletes during challenging experiences.