Becoming HeadStrong

This episode is for anyone with an influence on others, specifically influencing kids. Coach Katie talks about how understanding the roles a young athlete can bring to the table and how to clearly communicate expectations in that role are important in development. Being clear is being kind. 

In this episode, Dr. Galli delivers episode 2 of his series related to what we can learn from the mental skills of Greek Gods. The focus of this episode is Atalanta, the heroine who was abandoned by her father because he wanted a boy. Learn how mentally tough Atalanta is and how you can learn from her strengths. 

In this episode, Kristina teaches you how to capitalize on mental toughness techniques by teaching mental toughness to others. 

"Sisu" is a word that comes from Finland that describes mental toughness in a very organic way. Although there is no specific translation into English, it embodies pushing past your self-imposed limits. True success occurs when you overcome the mind, rather than achieving a specific outcome.

In this episode, Coach Chelsea explains the importance of knowing and recognizing how each of your athlete's sees the world. Our worldviews are shaped by many factors and are an important piece of the effective coaching puzzle. 

HeadStrong Coach Amanda did her master's thesis on retiring from sport. In this episode, she discusses her findings.

In this episode, Coach Katie explains what it means to be the primary actor in your life. When we are the primary reactor, typically we are "back in our heels", lack control, and usually feels like you are a couple of steps behind what you're trying to accomplish. Learning to be the primary actor can give you more control as an athlete. 

In this episode, Dr. Galli begins his multi-series highlight of Greek mythological folklore. Achilles is first and his biggest vulnerability was his heel. Becoming one of the heroes of the Trojan war, Achilles persevered. Learn where the term "Achilles heel" comes from and how you can apply his experience to your athletic experience. 

Mindfulness is about bringing your focus inward. It allows you the time and space to acknowledge and accept things for what they are as well as to regulate your emotions. In this episode, Kristina walks you through a mindfulness exercise.

In this episode, Dr. Detling discusses the difference between encouragement and positivity. Did you know that too much positivity, particularly during difficult times, can become toxic? Yet encouragement, tied to an action or behavior, can usually be the most helpful tool.

Yo Globetrotter, this one is for you! If you are a parent of a perfectionist, this episode covers what you can do to help them with this constant struggle.

Most elite athletes will be retired from their sports in their 20's. Fortunately, 80% of athletes transition well, but the other 20% have quite a struggle. It is a crisis transition. In this episode, HeadStrong Coach Amanda discusses the reality of difficulty for some athletes. 

In this episode, Katie discusses how to overcome mistakes.

In this episode you will learn a strategy for monitoring your activation levels. Dr. Galli will give you three questions to ask yourself that will help you find that correct level for you.

FOMO = Fear of Missing Out. YOLO = You Only Live Once. How to make sense of these in our world today!

The 20th and final strategy in this series is presented by Dr. Nicole Detling. Here you will learn the value of sharing the pressure with someone else.

This episode will teach coaches how to better communicate with their teams! 

This is the first episode in a series on transitioning out of sport, or retirement. In this episode, Amanda discusses what happens when an athlete retires.

What happens when we make changes and welcome in new habits? As we bring in more, that typically means we will have to give up something to make room for the new. 

In this episode, you will experience the "Theory of Ironic Processes" in that when you attempt not to do something, that is the very thing you do. Listeners will learn to challenge themselves to strive for an exaggerated version of whatever it is you are actually wanting to avoid. What?!? Listen to this episode to learn more.

There is a fine line between many statements that we often use in sports. In this episode, Kristina breaks down a lot of common phrases and helps the listener understand the fine line of each.

In the 19th episode in the series on Pressure Solutions, Dr. Detling talks about the psychological benefit of choosing to go first.

In order to set proper goals that will work for you, it's important to think about your core values and priorities. In this episode, Chelsea walks you through identifying your core values and priorities so that you can set the most effective goals.

In this episode, you will learn the difference between "free thinkers" and robots as well as how to manage most productively!

We should spend most of our time practicing the skills that are considered "basic" as they are the foundation of all the skills in whatever it is that we do.