07 Jan 2020 Lessons for Growth and Confidence
I'm going to start this piece off with some Beyonce lyrics: "We say to girls: you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful." 2019 was...
Mindset
01 Dec Soccer Saved My Life.
The above photo was the pinnacle of my high school soccer career. On my 18th birthday, I scored the winning goal in double overtime of the Maryland State Championship to cap off a perfect senior year, an 18-0 record. It was a moment of pure joy and...
05 Nov 5 Ways Young Athletes Can Reduce Stress And Anxiety
Anxiety comes with a plethora of different levels. Whether you deal with it in terms of game nerves, panic attacks, or chronic uneasiness or PTSD, it's a serious issue that needs to be discussed more. In the sports world, it's easy to get distracted and disoriented...
13 Oct A New Perspective on Dealing with Performance Anxiety
Mental health is a touchy subject. Especially when it comes to sport performance, there is a stigma around speaking out about anxiety and the stressors of being an athlete. You're supposed to be the tough one. The resilient one. The gracious one. The strong one. But alas,...