Coach Dave
Mindset and Mental Performance for Athletes
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Sep 14, 2026
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4 min read
New research on young athletes and social media points to a very specific habit as the real problem and it's not the one most parents assume.
Sep 7, 2026
5 min read
Two players. Same talent. Same slump. Only one of them falls apart when the game is on the line, and the difference started months before that game.
Sep 3, 2026
2 min read
A Free 3-Day Mental Performance Training for Athletes with Parent Bonus!
Aug 31, 2026
3 min read
A pattern I've watched repeat itself over and over across years of coaching and what it actually looks like when it finally shifts.
Aug 24, 2026
The subtle shift that turns a free, aggressive competitor into a hesitant one and how to reverse it.
Aug 17, 2026
What we teach our kids about pressure often happens without saying a word.
Aug 10, 2026
Why a struggling athlete hasn't lost their ability, they've lost access to it, and how to help them get it back.
Aug 3, 2026
Why the strongest athletes I coach all have a clear answer to one simple question, and how to help your kid find theirs before week one.
Jul 27, 2026
What I've been working on behind the scenes and four small ways to reconnect with your athlete this week
