by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes, Psychology
Master the Psychology of Decision Making When I work with athletes ages 12-18 the conversation is often about the psychology of decision-making. At that age, children are newly capable of thinking hypothetically and are learning to use logical reasoning to solve...
by Amanda Ferranti | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes
Don’t Think of a White Elephant The White Elephant Red Flag One of the most common red flags that I see as a mental skills consultant is when I ask an athlete “what do you truly want” and they respond with “I don’t want…” When I hear this response – and it...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Coaches
Coaching Generation Z Currently, we live in a culture entranced by social media and technology. As a result, we are seeing athletes thwarted in emotional development, specifically in their ability to cooperate, empathize, and resolve conflicts. With that said, we need...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Coaches
Athletes, Social Media, & Emotional Intelligence; Why Coaches Should Care When working with soccer coaches, both at the youth and collegiate level, I hear of similar complaints: I have no real leaders, players think everything is unfair, and they need a prize or...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Psychology
The Psychology of Decision Making Part 3: How to Make Quick and Effective Decisions Have you ever had to yell, “Quicker decisions,” “Know what you’re doing before you get the ball,” or “Play with pace.” These are common phrases used by coaches that target a player’s...
