Becoming HeadStrong

This podcast is more for coaches, but can also be used by parents! Are you using language that pushes athletes away or pulls athletes toward a desired behavior? 

Why do you like your sport or activity?  What is your overall ultimate goal? These two questions can be asked of both parents and athletes separately to help connect goals.

Today is MLK Jr day and in the US we celebrate the life and legacy of an incredibly human being in Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode includes 6 MLK quotes and how we can use them today to better our performances and our lives.

This episode discusses the pitfalls and short-comings of traditional goal setting. You will also learn ideas for how to set your standards better.

In this episode, Nick continues with quotes from the character, Rocky Balboa.  Two quotes are presented as well as what you can take from them into your life.

In this podcast, Kristina introduces the 3-2-1 method.  3 things you did well, 2 things you can improve, and 1 plan of action.

We often hear the phrase "get comfortable being uncomfortable" but what does it mean and how do we do it?  This episode teaches a practical strategy to do just that.

Journaling can be an incredibly powerful part of mental performance, yet many athletes are hesitant to do it. Justine explains the reasons why it can be one of the methods for finding the best version of yourself. She adds some ideas for how to get started if you find yourself unsure of how.

This episode is a based on two quotes from the "Rocky" movies and how these quotes can be used in your own life.

It's easy to set goals - it's difficult to stay on track toward achieving those goals. Learn some strategies to keep you on your path toward what you want to achieve in your future!

Stop setting New Year's Resolutions and Goals!  Instead, use the One Word technique.  Simple. Powerful. Effective.

Social support has been shown in the research to have a very strong connection to high level performance. What is social support and how we develop it are covered in this episode.

We are often asked to "fix" things. There is a negative side to certain abstract terms that are often used in our field.  Sometimes this can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. According to Dr. Nick Galli, it's all about behavior, as behavior is what leads to success.

Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate, and happy December 25 to those of you who do not.  In this episode, Kristina encourages you to slow down and enjoy each moment of the day.  Tips for those of you who struggle with this day are included. 

This episode guides you through 5 questions to help you reflect on 2019 and prepare you for 2020. 

In this episode, Justine challenges you to get information from those closest to you about how they see you. Six questions are presented for you to ask those closest to you. The answers you find, just might surprise you.

Cartoons can sometimes be powerful in teaching us important lessons. The cartoons with the devil on your shoulder can feel very real. Learn more in this episode!

When you are driving, you have a starting point and a destination in mind.  You may have even have a pre-determined route with one that you drive frequently.  When you know what to expect, you can prepare well for it.  This episode is about setting and achieving goals.

"FOCUS" is often yelled by coaches to get athletes to perform at their best.  Using the "intention leads to attention" strategy can help you achieve the level of focus you are searching for.

Criticism can be incredibly difficult to handle.  Many people shy away from it.  Not everyone will love everything you do. This episode walks you through strategies for handling it.

There is so much power in slowing down from time to time.  When we are stressed or anxious, time seems to speed up; yet when we slow down, we have more control.

How to use music properly to help your performance.  This episode is based on a research study conducted by the host, Kristina Struthwolf-Leato, MS. 

Many performers are at their best when their mind "turns off". When they aren't thinking.  This episode provides a strategy for finding that mindset more consistently.

When failure happens, most people run away from it.  Apolo Ohno talks about when failure happens, that's when it begins.

This episode is for parents and gives guidance on how to properly handle the "car ride home" after the game.