Performance Counseling
Most coaches and athletes acknowledge that at least 40% – 90% of success in sports is due to mental factors. There are many psychological barriers that can affect performance. When performance is impaired, significant consequences can occur such as loss of confidence and motivation, decrease in self-esteem, and overall enjoyment of sport. Overcoming roadblocks for […]
Injury Recovery
Sport injury is no less important to the recreational athlete than the high performing athlete. Physical impairment, whether temporary or permanent, can be emotionally challenging and often individuals may not be prepared to cope with the repercussions. Athletes may experience loss in the forms of routine disruption, athletic identity, income, and social networks to name […]
Adjustment Counseling
The demands of life and sport can impact overall performance, motivation, focus, and ultimately enjoyment of athletics. Feelings of loss and confusion often accompany life transitions such as changes in coach, aging out of competition, sport transitions to higher as well as lower levels of competition/participation, and sport termination. Relationship difficulties (interpersonal, coaching, teammates etc.) […]