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.
5 Coaching Shifts That Keep Teen Girls Engaged in Mountain Biking: A Coach’s Guide
By age 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys. The barrier isn't on the trail—it's in how we talk about who belongs there. Here's what coaches need to know to keep teen girls engaged in mountain biking.
Size Inclusion in Endurance Sports: Creating Communities Where Every Athlete Belongs
Athletes in larger bodies face unique barriers in endurance sports—from limited gear options to harmful assumptions about their abilities. Learn practical strategies for creating truly inclusive athletic communities where every body belongs.
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.
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.
A Guide to Body Image and Confidence for College Athletes
The pressure to excel in college athletics extends far beyond the playing field. For many student-athletes, intense scrutiny of their physical appearance can impact performance and well-being. This guide offers strategies to foster positive body image and build lasting confidence.
ADHD in Athletes: A Double Edged Sword
Athletes with ADHD experience unique challenges & advantages in the sports environment. Though many people don’t realize it, research has consistently found that athletes are more likely to have an ADHD diagnosis than the general population¹ ² ³. In this blog post, I discuss why this is the case, how ADHD symptoms can show up in sports, and what athletes can do if they think they may have an ADHD diagnosis.

