by BJ Fox | May 8, 2026 | Confidence & Resilience
There is another form of stress that exists during the second half of a bad season. In the early part of the season, there is always optimism that a positive trend will develop. A single large victory can create momentum. One or two positive practices can shift the...
by BJ Fox | Apr 21, 2026 | Confidence & Resilience
Being injured is the worst. And it’s not just about the body. Yeah, there is some actual pain involved. However, for most athletes, the worst part of getting hurt isn’t the body. It’s almost everything else. The daily routine that suddenly goes missing. Confidence...
by BJ Fox | Apr 8, 2026 | In-Game Tools
Every single player wants to be “in the zone.” Focused. Confident. In control. But let’s face it, you are probably not going to stay in the zone all game. There will be times when you: make mistakes misplay strike out get scored on lack focus...
by BJ Fox | Apr 3, 2026 | Focus & Mindset
Recently, an article published by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, written by Maureen Breeze and Sue Schimmel, tackled one of the most talked-about concepts in sports today: the growth mindset. And here’s the thing: Most athletes — and...
by BJ Fox | Apr 1, 2026 | Confidence & Resilience
Last month, in North Carolina, the Pamlico County Hurricanes entered the NCHSAA 2A high school state championship game with a 26–3 record. Their record was no fluke. They had earned their spot. They had played in and won big games. They had gained steam. And they...
by BJ Fox | Mar 24, 2026 | Focus & Mindset
Most athletes focus on: What they’re doing (practice, training, competing), how they’re doing it (techniques, repetitions, performance), but most athletes miss the third layer. That layer is the “why” behind what they do. That “why”...
by BJ Fox | Mar 22, 2026 | Focus & Mindset
As spring break approaches, many athletes will ponder the exact same dilemma: “Am I going to take a break, or grind? When people debate whether or not an athlete should rest or work, it’s likely that the athlete who truly gets better in the break time...
by BJ Fox | Mar 20, 2026 | Game Preparation
The 8-Step Mental Master’s Pre-Game Checklist for Elite Athletes All athletes warm up for competitions. They stretch. They practice throwing. They run through drills. However, elite athletes recognize a number of athletes fail to recognize that there must...
by BJ Fox | Mar 13, 2026 | For Parents & Coaches
For parents and coaches, the moments after a game can be tricky. You want to help. You want to encourage. You want to teach. But when emotions are high, even well intended words can land the wrong way. What you say after a tough game does not just affect that moment....
by BJ Fox | Mar 11, 2026 | Confidence & Resilience
In this 3 article series, I’ve been focusing on athletes at different age levels. I’ve talked about athletes through 8th grade, and high school athletes. Now let’s look at the athlete in college. By college, athletes have proven they belong. Now comes a new challenge:...
