Why Summer Rest Isn't Optional: A Teen Athlete's Guide to Strategic Recovery
Summer break doesn't mean your training stops—but it should mean your relationship with rest changes. Here's how teen athletes can use summer strategically to prevent burnout and come back stronger.
The 2026 State of Women's Sport Psychology: What Research Says Is IN (and What Needs to Go OUT)
The gap between research and practice in women's sport psychology is wider than ever. After reviewing the latest IOC Consensus Statements and groundbreaking work from Kerr, Mountjoy, and Davenport, here's what needs to shift in 2026.
Athletic Identity Crisis: When Athletes Lose Their Competitive Fire
Your relationship with competition is changing. Maybe after loss, injury, or becoming a parent. You might be grieving the competitor you used to be—and that's not weakness. It's evidence you're a whole person responding to life.
Fear Isn't Your Enemy: How Athletes Can Use Fear & Anxiety to Perform Better
For decades, athletes have been told to eliminate fear and anxiety. But what if fear isn't the enemy? Research shows that understanding and working with fear—not against it—leads to better decisions, smarter performance, and sustainable success.
Beyond Awareness: How to Support Trans and Non-Binary Athletes in Sport
Awareness isn't enough. Trans and non-binary athletes need concrete support systems, proactive policies, and allies who challenge existing structures. Here's how to create real change in your sporting community.
The Weight of Never Being Enough: A Guide to Perfectionism for Athletes
The feeling of never being enough is a pervasive challenge for dedicated athletes. Discover how to move past perfectionism and build a sustainable, growth-driven approach to your sport.
Self-Compassion for Athletes: How to Silence Negative Self-Talk and Build Mental Resilience
Self-compassion isn't about lowering your standards, it's about treating yourself with the same kindness you'd show a struggling teammate. Learn why self-compassion is essential for sustainable athletic performance and how to practice it.
Building Psychologically Safe and High-Performance Mountain Bike Teams: A Guide for Coaches
Coaching high school mountain bikers is about more than training plans and race results. It’s about creating a team culture where athletes feel safe, supported, and motivated to grow. This guide offers actionable strategies to help coaches foster psychological safety, build resilience, and develop high-performing teams.
Social Media and Athletes: Building Digital Wellness and Authentic Motivation
Social media can inspire athletes or undermine their confidence. This guide explores how to navigate the digital slopes, reclaim your 'why,' and build a healthier relationship with social media.
Should You Work With a Therapy Intern? Here’s What to Know
Working with a therapy intern might feel uncertain, but it can be a rewarding experience. Learn why therapy interns are well-trained, supervised, and bring fresh perspectives to your care.
Raising the Floor: Why Consistency Beats Intensity in Endurance Sports
Peak performance isn’t about rare breakthroughs—it’s about raising your baseline. Learn how endurance athletes can build consistency, avoid burnout, and achieve sustainable progress.
Is Your Smartphone Harming Your Sleep—and Athletic Performance?
Your phone might be sabotaging your athletic progress. Learn how blue light and late-night scrolling impact sleep and discover practical tips to reclaim your recovery.
Fuel Your Performance: How Athletes Can Optimize Nutrition for Mind and Body
Discover how nutrition impacts both your body and mind. From meal timing to macronutrient balance, this guide offers practical tips to fuel your performance and recovery.
The Athlete’s Guide to Building Habits That Actually Stick
Learn the psychology behind habit formation and why so many habits fail. This guide offers actionable strategies tailored to athletes, including habit stacking, environment design, and self-compassion for navigating setbacks.
Stop Taking "Deep" Breaths: Why Low and Slow Wins the Race
"Deep breathing" might be sabotaging your recovery. Learn why low and slow breathing is the key to better performance, recovery, and mental resilience.
Burnout, Perimenopause, or Depression? How to Tell and What to Do
Struggling to tell if it’s burnout, perimenopause, or depression? Discover the key differences and actionable steps to take for your well-being.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (& What to Do Instead)
Traditional New Year's resolutions often lead to burnout and disappointment. Learn how athletes can embrace intention-setting—a flexible, values-driven approach to guide their training, recovery, and life balance.
How to Know You’ve Found the Right Therapist, Coach, or Healthcare Professional
Finding the right therapist, coach, or healthcare professional can feel like winning the lottery. Here’s how athletes can spot the qualities of a great fit for their mental and physical performance goals.
How Social Media Affects Athletes’ Body Confidence and Mental Health (+ 10 Accounts to Follow)
Social media can shape athletes' body confidence and mental health—for better or worse. Learn how to curate your feed, embrace body positivity, and follow inspiring athletes who redefine what it means to be an athlete.
Deliberate Practice: How to Train with Intention and Improve Performance
Discover the science of deliberate practice and how to turn every workout into a focused opportunity for skill development. Get actionable, research-backed strategies for building intention into your training—no matter your sport.

