The Difference Between Confidence and Emotional Control for Rodeo Athletes
Understanding the difference between confidence and emotional control is essential for rodeo athletes who perform well in practice but struggle when t
How Kids Develop Mental Toughness Over Time
Mental toughness is not something kids magically either have or do not have. It is something that develops gradually through experiences, emotional gr
Negative Thoughts in Sports: How They Undermine Athletes in Competition (How to Take Back Control)
Every rodeo athlete faces negative thoughts at some point. Even the most experienced competitors notice moments of doubt creeping in before they nod t
Parents: When Your Stress Becomes Their Stress
You may not say a word. You may smile, tell your athlete to “just go have fun,” and truly believe you are staying calm. But if your body is tense, you
The Gap Between Practice and Competition: What Rodeo Parents Need to Understand
If you are the parent of a junior high, high school, or college rodeo athlete, you have probably felt it before:You know your athlete has the talent.Y
Why Writing Down Goals Matters
A lot of rodeo athletes have goals.They want to make cleaner runs. They want to stay calm under pressure. They want to stop falling apart
Visualization - Brain Training for Athletes
If you’ve ever pictured a run in your head before you made it, you’ve already used visualization.The difference between casual imagining a
Comparing Yourself to Others and How It Impacts Your Mindset
In rodeo, it is easy to look around and feel like everyone else is ahead of you.Maybe someone else is winning more. Maybe they look more confident in
Your Brain on Competition: Why You Feel Nervous (and What to Do About It)
You’ve done the work.You’ve put in the hours.You know your horse. You know your event.And then… your name gets called.Your heart starts pounding. Your
Equanimity: The Skill That Changes Everything Under Pressure
I didn’t even know what equanimity was until recently. And I’ve been in this world a long time—as an athlete, an educator, and a mom
