by goodpep | Jun 27, 2018 | Athletes, Brain, Psychology, Youth
“I think too much;” The Detriment of Being Labeled as an Overthinker Have you ever been told that you think too much? Or feel anxious because you can’t seem to stay focused during a competition? As a competitive athlete, you may already know the value of staying in...
by goodpep | May 11, 2018 | Athletes, Brain, Psychology
Have Your Ever Celebrated Too Early? Have you ever had the experience where you feel so good about your performance that you start celebrating in your head, thinking, ‘I’ve got this in the bag!’ . . . but then all of the sudden your opponent starts to rally and you...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes, Psychology, Soccer
Sport Psychology is the Missing Piece to Success; An Intimate Account from a D1 Athlete by Rhian Cleverly, Senior Captain of Hofstra Women’s Soccer Background: Eight months ago I was extremely lucky to be given an internship opportunity with Ferranti...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes
How to Effectively Be ‘The Best’ In both my athletic and professional career I recognize that I share a strong sentiment with my clients – I want to be the ‘best.’ Although highly motivated by this desire I have found that it is paradoxically one of my...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes, Coaches, Development
Insight on Mental Skills Training Amanda Ferranti knows that your brain is your tool and that you can learn the skills you need to empower yourself. Amanda works with youth athletes in sports, but her lessons of empowerment apply to every aspect of life. Listen to the...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes
It’s Okay to Feel Disappointed Fear of failure is a very paralyzing state of mind – it will peak its head after every little mistake, it will disrupt the decision making process, and eliminate the necessary level of risk needed to compete. Most athletes...