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Before Game One, Ask This One Question

Aug 3, 2026

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Before Game One, Ask This One Question

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.

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Your kid's summer became a second (or third) season. Here's what to do about it.

Jul 27, 2026

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3 min read

Your kid's summer became a second (or third) season. Here's what to do about it.

What I've been working on behind the scenes and four small ways to reconnect with your athlete this week

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
A Simple Mental Performance Shift that Changes how your Child Handles Mistakes, Forever.

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

A Simple Mental Performance Shift that Changes how your Child Handles Mistakes, Forever.

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Why Comparison Is One of the Most Dangerous Habits in Youth Sports

Feb 6, 2026

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5 min read

Why Comparison Is One of the Most Dangerous Habits in Youth Sports

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Why the Best Athletes Don’t Always Get the Most Attention (But High School and College Coaches Always Notice Them)

Feb 3, 2026

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4 min read

Why the Best Athletes Don’t Always Get the Most Attention (But High School and College Coaches Always Notice Them)

By Coach Dave

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Coach Dave
There’s Nothing Wrong with Your Athlete — They Just Haven’t Been Taught This Yet

Jan 27, 2026

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5 min read

There’s Nothing Wrong with Your Athlete — They Just Haven’t Been Taught This Yet

By Coach Dave

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Why Athletes Freeze Under Pressure (And How to Fix It Before Confidence Is Lost)

Jan 23, 2026

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4 min read

Why Athletes Freeze Under Pressure (And How to Fix It Before Confidence Is Lost)

By Coach Dave

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Join Game Ready Mindset (Free) + Your Path to Game Ready Performance

Jan 20, 2026

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3 min read

Join Game Ready Mindset (Free) + Your Path to Game Ready Performance

By Coach Dave

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Don’t Plan from Where You Are — Plan from Who You’re Becoming

Jan 9, 2026

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4 min read

Don’t Plan from Where You Are — Plan from Who You’re Becoming

Coach Dave

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
From Emotional Chaos to Emotional Control

Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

From Emotional Chaos to Emotional Control

A Coach Dave Story for Athletes and Parents

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
When Confidence Isn’t the Problem: What Young Athletes Get Wrong About “Anxiety” Before a Big Game

Dec 29, 2025

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5 min read

When Confidence Isn’t the Problem: What Young Athletes Get Wrong About “Anxiety” Before a Big Game

By Coach Dave

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Coach Dave
Performance Identity: Creating the Very Best Version of Yourself for Competition

Dec 15, 2025

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4 min read

Performance Identity: Creating the Very Best Version of Yourself for Competition

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Coach Dave
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