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Focus & Concentration
I don't get how to stay focused on the field... I get so distracted by some mean crap that those girls say and it drives ... up with then the game itself... #UGH!!!
Nate Last
Mental Skills Trainer
Answered 3 years ago

Yup, athletes can turn into different people on the field! This is the best opportunity that you have in order to practice the ability to focus. You have to understand that its apart of the game and you have to... (More)

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What can I do to help my daughter after a really hard event? Like, I feel like all I do is piss her off when I try to talk about it all with her and I can't say anything right!
Nate Last
Mental Skills Trainer
Answered 3 years ago

Hey Angel, I have got this question quite a bit and actually developed a parent program called the GRITTY Parent that helps to answer this question. Short answer comes down to listening mindfully and letting her come to you. It's... (More)

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Hey coach, wondering what the best approach is for a pretty mean coach. I feel like he is targeting me and cant help but think he has it out for me on the ice. What should I do?
Nate Last
Mental Skills Trainer
Answered 3 years ago

Hey Athlete, Coaches can be pretty tough! Unfortunately, you cant really do much about their actions. However, you can do a whole lot about how you respond to your coach. Mean or not, it is still your responsibility to keep... (More)

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Focus & Concentration
My kid is having a hard time staying focused after a bad play (baseball, youth competitive league). He over throws it ... times when he falls apart. Any advise?
Nate Last
Mental Skills Trainer
Answered 3 years ago

Sounds like he is getting hung up on what has happened and looses focus on what IS happening. There are a few things that he can start with if he really wants to work him mental game but I would... (More)