6 Steps to Build Self-Worth as an Athlete
Your worth as an athlete isn't tied to your performance. Learn six research-backed steps to build genuine self-worth that doesn't crumble with every setback, complete with practices you can start using today.
Finding Your Why as an Athlete: Beyond Goals & Results
When training feels like checking boxes and you need external validation to feel good about workouts, your 'why' has gotten buried. Learn why athletes with clear values experience greater resilience and long-term adherence to sport.
How Coaches and Parents Can Help Athletes Struggling with Self-Criticism | Evidence Based-Strategies
When athletes are harsh on themselves after mistakes, reassurance often fails. Sport psychology research reveals what actually helps, and it's not a pep talk.
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.
How Different Response Styles Make Your Team Stronger: Understanding Adversity in Sport
External responders think quiet teammates don't care. Internal responders think vocal teammates are angry at them. Here's why both perceptions are wrong—and how understanding response styles makes your team unbreakable.
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.
Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Clutch Performance for Athletes
The difference between clutch performance and choking isn't talent or preparation—it's how you interpret pressure. Learn the four essential ingredients for performing at your best when it matters most.
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.
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.
The Confidence Paradox: Why "Be More Confident" Is a Trap for Female Athletes
"Just be more confident." For female athletes, this advice ignores a complex reality: the fine line between confidence and what society labels as arrogance. This article explores why this happens and how to build genuine, unshakable confidence without apology.
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.
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.
Navigating Athletic Retirement: Mental Strategies for a Fulfilling Next Chapter
Retiring from sports is more than stepping off the field—it’s a profound life transition. Learn how to navigate this new chapter with confidence, purpose, and resilience.
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.
How Skadi and MCA’s Chill Zone Supports Youth Athletes’ Mental Health
Discover how the Chill Zone, a collaboration between Skadi Sport Psychology and MCA, provides young athletes with emotional support, resilience-building tools, and a safe space to thrive during competition.
To Race or Not to Race?
Tips for endurance athletes to assess their fitness, mental readiness, overall health, support systems, time commitments, and when to decline an event to avoid long-lasting burnout and injuries.
How Athletes Can Create their own Confidence Jar
A Confidence Jar is a simple yet powerful tool that can help athletes build their confidence, motivation, and resilience. By focusing on their positive actions and achievements, athletes can develop a more positive mindset and overcome setbacks and challenges. Creating a Confidence Jar is easy and fun, and it's a great way to celebrate small wins over the course of the season.

