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Is Mental Skills Training A Good Idea For My Child?
July 13, 2017You’re not overreacting. Seeking mental skills help for your child, especially those ages 10 to 13, is completely normal. I frequently…
Read MoreIndustry Leaders Mental Training Inc and iSoccerPath Partner to Benefit US Soccer Players
June 8, 2016Read about our iSoccerPath partnership!
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June 7, 2016Check out our most recent newsletter and subscribe! Mental Training Inc., Erika Carlson frequently sends out important information and helpful tidbits that…
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction – Recover and Return to Sports Fast!
February 2, 2016In 2012, my first athlete diagnosed with Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) walked in my office door. It was a steep and…
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The Invisible Injury
October 20, 2015Using mental toughness to successfully overcome sports injuries.
Read MoreBIG Game Mentality
July 17, 2015As a Mental Skills Coach I get asked about winning a lot. Recently I had a discussion with a client about…
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Self-Motivation: 3 Ways Today’s Youth Sport Culture is Killing It
July 10, 2015Today’s “professional model” of competitive youth sports has tremendous advantages over the former recreational sport model that most of us parents…
Read More3 Things Athletes SHOULDN’T Say to Themselves
June 8, 2015In my 16 years working in the field of Sport Psychology, the number one thing my athletes have taught me (and…
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Pre-Competition Nerves: Managing The Butterflies
May 30, 2015Everyone gets nervous, it’s a pretty normal part of the competitive experience. The jitters, “butterflies,” racing thoughts, increased muscle tension, and…
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