You can’t control what others think, but you can control how you show up. Stop worrying about who’s watching or what they have to say, and start playing for the love of the game.

Greg Kenneally, co-founder of ECD Lacrosse, explains that even if there is a big challenge that you have to work through, you have to remain level headed.

Congrats to out Coach of the Week! Coach Kailey is a former NCAA basketball player and has coached athletes from Kindergarten through the collegiate level. She focuses on individualized instruction, game IQ, leadership, and helping athletes develop a genuine love for the game.

You don’t have to make huge leaps to become a better athlete. Small progress adds up to big results over time.

Izi Murray, Founder of Push The Goal Soccer, explains that injuries and setbacks are not a sign, they are a test.

It doesn’t matter who’s favored on paper. What matters is how you prepare, compete, and respond when the pressure is on. Believe in your work and give yourself a chance to prove them wrong.

Hunter Reeser, Sport Performance Specialist, shares that kids should start training before you might think in order to be successful in the future. He says that if you want to stand out in college, you need to start putting in the work 3-4 years prior.

Congrats to our Coach of the Week! Coach DhaMonique has 4 years of experience coaching high school, club, and intramural volleyball. She takes an individualized approach to each of her sessions tailoring them towards exactly what each athlete wants to improve on.

The energy, effort, and attitude you bring every day matter. As an athlete, what you put into the process is what you get out of it.

Jason Sousa, a mental performance coach, discusses the differences between wanting a certain outcome and needing a certain outcome. When athletes fixate on needing their desired outcome, the pressure comes in and the fun goes out.

Every athlete faces setbacks, but what matters most is how you respond to them. Trust in your abilities and remember that one tough moment doesn’t change the athlete you know you are.

Tyler Gillum, Head Coach of the Savannah Bananas, explains his approach on encouraging his child to play sports. Tyler discusses the importance of encouraging your child without pushing them when they are feeling hesitant to try new things.

Congrats to our Coach of the Week! Coach Chiara is a passionate youth coach with a background as a former multi-sport varsity athlete in basketball and softball. She helps athletes sharpen their skillsets, boost self-confidence, and overcome challenges to reach their potential.

Big games don’t need a different version of you. Treat them like any other game and trust your preparation. Stay focused on what you can control, stick to your routine, and let your training take over.

Greg Kenneally, Co-owner and Founder of ECD Lacrosse, shares his advice to athletes thinking about playing sports at the collegiate level. Greg discusses how he looked for somewhere he would play a lot, even if that meant he'd never see a championship.

Failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s part of the process. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, use every setback as a chance to learn and improve.

Dennis Stanton explains that motivation has to come from within. You can provide all the support, training, and opportunities in the world, but lasting growth starts when an athlete truly wants to improve and is willing to embrace the challenges that come with it.

The best athletes know how to flush a bad moment and move on. Learn from it, reset, and stay focused on the next opportunity.

Congrats to our Coach of the Week! Coach Nathan takes a personalized, 1-on-1 approach to developing wrestlers into complete athletes. From technique to strength & conditioning to mental performance, every session is built around the details that help each athlete grow stronger.

Many of the lessons children learn through sports become valuable life skills. One of the most important is learning how to accept things. Joey Hewitt explains that learning how to accept what happens to you in your sport helps you grow as not only an athlete, but a person.