by Charles Barnard The Anatomy of a Slump Here are some quotes from two Red Sox players who struggled with slumps. Jarren Duran’s slump was most of his time in the majors last year. Masataka Yoshida’s slump covered most of the beginning of the year. The emphasis is mine. “I made so many swing adjustmentsContinue reading “The Anatomy of a Slump”
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Change Your Mindset: Training for Peak Performance
by Charles Barnard If you change your mindset, you will change your performance. Some of the most competitive people I have met are those who claim to hate competition. If truth be told, what they really hate is losing and they don’t like the stress they create in trying to win. When that mindsetContinue reading “Change Your Mindset: Training for Peak Performance”
Fear and Motivation
by Coach Chuck Barnard What is it that drives people to persist in the face of setback, to climb the highest mountains, run outlandish distances, to do what no man or woman has done before? Motivation is undoubtedly the engine that drives achievers. Motivation is also a complex subject. Countless psychological studies have been doneContinue reading “Fear and Motivation”
Living Courageously
by Coach Chuck Barnard Courage is not an emotion but action emanating from the emotion of love which has cast aside the fear that resides in the mind, heart, body, and or gut (gut instincts). Courage only happens when fear is, was, or could be present. When I was attacked by a dog as aContinue reading “Living Courageously”
Being a Warrior Against Fear
by Coach Chuck Barnard My resolution for the coming year is to become a warrior against fear. Fear is a powerful enemy. Like all emotions fear does have a purpose. Fear triggers the fight, flee, or freeze response. It is a valuable ally when it is real and not irrational. What is real fear? WhenContinue reading “Being a Warrior Against Fear”
New Year Resolutions: Keys to Seeing Them Through
by Charles Barnard The statistics on fulfilling new year resolutions are not promising. They are also not surprising. The simple fact is a high percentage of people will not stick with their resolution long enough to generate the habit they are seeking. For most people the desired outcome is related to their health. Typically, theyContinue reading “New Year Resolutions: Keys to Seeing Them Through”
Athlete Psychology
Athlete psychology or sports psychology is too often ignored when training young athletes. Could it be too many think of it only if someone is having emotional struggles? In reality, athlete psychology is really about training athletes to develop the thinking processes, mindset, and emotional management skills that enable them to consistently perform at theirContinue reading “Athlete Psychology”
The Power of Belief
By Charles Barnard Mastering your growth mindset means becoming a master of your beliefs. The power of beliefs are magical… maybe even miraculous. Placebos are effective because someone believes they are effective. The person can literally change their body chemistry because they believe that what they are being given is a medicine that will changeContinue reading “The Power of Belief”
The Spirit of a Champion
By Charles Barnard Champion. The word champion brings different images to mind. The image I imagine most people have is of someone winning some competition. It could be athletics, performing arts, intellectual, or some other area where someone or a team is competing against others to become a champion. Champion can be a noun orContinue reading “The Spirit of a Champion”
Trustworthiness, Integrity, Congruency, and Faithfulness
By Charles Barnard Faithfulness is the other pier that is set on our foundation of love and holds up the voussoirs that make up the arch which represents the mindset of a champion. Faithfulness is circular. The faithfulness we project is built from the faithfulness we have internally. Ultimately, faithfulness is connected to our trustworthiness.Continue reading “Trustworthiness, Integrity, Congruency, and Faithfulness”
