Posts by Jeff Holmen
Athletic Resiliency Exemplified at the Highest Level
A key attribute elite level performers cultivate is the ability to adapt to difficult situations, like the daily work required to recover from an injury and return to the starting 11 or the stress of a World Cup tournament. If you take a look at the world’s top performers like Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one…
Read MoreStaying in the moment…
“I stopped thinking too much about what could happen and relied on my physical and mental strength to play the right shots at the right time.” – Novak Djokovic, tennis player
Read MoreGrowth through adversity
“Adversity, if you allow it to, will fortify you and make you the best you can be.” Kerri Walsh Jennings – Olympic gold medalist volleyball
Read MoreFinding the “secret sauce” to confidence as an athlete
Confidence is a decisive factor with athletes which can drive strong performances (high confidence) or cause an athlete to have missteps in their game productivity (low confidence). It is rare for an athlete to perform at their best when their confidence levels are low. So, how can an athlete put themselves into a perpetual mindset of…
Read MorePerseverance
“Pushing through when times get difficult, perseverance. It’s an important trait to have as an athlete, and as a human being in general.” ~ Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams
Read MorePreparation – Patience – Opportunity
“I’ve been preparing myself for the moment, and NOW is the time.” ~ Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers
Read MoreTeamwork & Trust
“All we did was believe in each other.”
Read MoreHow introverted athletes can leverage their superpowers
The unique qualities of introverted athletes are often overlooked by coaches and teammates, who may perceive their quieter demeanor as unusual or even see them as outliers. Unfortunately, this can lead to misunderstandings, particularly at younger ages, where more vocal and socially assertive athletes often draw greater attention from fans, coaches, and peers. Rather than…
Read MoreVincent Van Gogh
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.”
Vincent Van Gogh
Read MoreThere’s no failure in sports…
“It’s not a failure, it’s steps to success… There’s no failure in sports. There’s good days, bad days. Some days you’re able to be successful, some days you’re not. Some days it’s your turn, some days it’s not your turn. That’s what sports is about. You don’t always win.” Giannis Antetokounmpo – NBA Superstar
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