Playing professional golf for a number of years, I know the concept of “Squirrel!” – distractions left and right pulling me away from what was fundamentally important. Everyone seemed to have a theory in golf – and if you have a look at the number of books written about the game – you’ll find a…
Identity – the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others The greatest athletes in every sport are original. They each have a very specific identity they bring to their sports. Think about the current, dominant athletes – and how they bring something very different to their sports and do…
In the Ryder Cup in 2014, American Tom Watson and Irishman Paul McGinley led their Ryder Cup teams. Two Ryder Cup Captains that couldn’t be more different. Watson – the iconic figure in American golf – the winner of eight major golf championships. McGinley – the little engine that could – a blue collar player…
What is the doorway to your performance? How can all performers create a solid stable mental/emotional foundation to insure consistent performance? The more I work with athletes, artists or executives on elevating performance, helping them get to where they want to go, the more the importance of self-awareness is clear to me. It gives high…
Everyone needs an Emotional Caddy. Each one of the athletes, executives, performers that I work with has one and benefits greatly from having this “friend” in their corner. What is an Emotional Caddy? Let me explain … A number of years ago, I had the opportunity to play professional golf at the highest level. “Caddies”…
Physical metrics are critical to understand what an athlete can do … “the 40”, “the mile”, “the benchpress”, “the vertical jump” – all important in assessing an athlete. But is it possible to look inside and learn about how the athlete might perform under the pressure of competition? Is it possible to learn how a…
Much of my business happens as a result of parents, agents, coaches or others calling when a player is struggling with “confidence” or “they don’t know why he/she is not playing well.” I am happy to help these players – the stakes can be high if the player is in a contract year, the player…
“I lost my confidence.” “I’m losing my confidence.” “He/She is not confident.” These are a few statements you and I have heard many times from leading and talented athletes. Is it possible to “lose” confidence all of sudden or over a short period of time? It is my experience working with leading athletes, professionals and…
Understand the game – check. Read lots of books on coaching – check. Attended courses on how to coach – check. Played the game at some level – check. I’m a Coach now – right? Well … you have some base-level fundamentals – critical for success – but there is the next level of coaching…
Are you a Contender or Pretender? My book, “You are a Contender! Build Emotional Muscle to Perform Better and Achieve More – in business, sports and life” looks at this question and helps people begin making the shift through a variety of practical tools. Building emotional muscle is not easy and takes time. That is…