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Sustainable Pressure vs Survival Mode
Pressure is unavoidable in sports. What matters is whether that pressure is sustainable or whether it quietly pushes athletes, coaches, and families into survival mode. This difference explains why some environments build resilience while others slowly burn people out. Sustainable pressure supports growth over time. Survival mode looks productive on the surface but erodes performance, health, andâŠ
Pressure Is Not Intensity
Pressure vs intensity in sports is one of the most misunderstood differences in athletic performance. Many athletes believe that playing harder means playing faster, louder, and with more urgency. In reality, pressure and intensity are not the same thing. Instead, pressure pulls attention toward outcomes and consequences, while intensity sharpens focus through clarity, rhythm, and structure.âŠ
Pressure Doesn't Yell. It Repeats.
Internal pressure in athletes rarely announces itself. Instead of screaming or demanding attention, pressure builds quietly through repetition, comments, tone, and environment. Over time, external expectations turn into internal narratives that athletes carry every day. That is how pressure sneaks inside. Once it settles in, it stops feeling like pressure and starts feeling like identity. HowâŠ
Where Pressure Really Starts
Most people think pressure shows up on game day. Bright lights, a scoreboard glowing, a crowd buzzing, maybe a coach watching closely. But if you really want to understand where pressure really starts, you have to look long before competition or performance ever arrives. Pressure does not suddenly appear. It builds quietly. Small moments stack on top of each other until pressure feels normal. ByâŠ
Buyers Remorse (Ep. 49)
Episode 049 | Buyerâs Remorse | December 2025 In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle explores buyerâs remorse in youth sports, a feeling that often surfaces after tryouts, team changes, and when the excitement of a new environment fades. Athletes, parents, and coaches begin questioning whether the switch they made was the right one. Dan explains why these decisions are often madeâŠ
The B Word (Ep. 048)
Episode 048 | The B Word | December 2025 In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle explores the growing confusion between bullying and accountability in youth sports. Many families struggle to tell the difference, and as a result, real concerns often get mixed with normal coaching moments. This confusion makes it harder to protect athletes who need support. It also makes it harder toâŠ
The Great Seasonal Reset
The Great Seasonal Reset: Why Holiday Breaks Hit ADHD Families Differently There is a moment every January when the sports world wakes up again. The tree is still shedding needles, the lights are still halfway on the house because someone promised to take them down âthis weekend,â and yet, somehow, it is already time for high school teams to wrap up and club teams to ramp up. It feels likeâŠ
The Myth of âMental Toughnessâ
The Myth of âMental Toughnessâ: Why âJust Be Tougherâ Doesnât Work TL;DR Telling athletes to âjust be tougherâ doesnât build mental skills; it just piles on shame and confusion. Real mental strength is taught through self-awareness, coping tools, and support, not by demanding stoic perfection. Letâs trade outdated scripts for actionable guidance that actually helps athletes grow. The Myth ofâŠ
Dear Athlete, Take a Break!
Take a Break from Sports: Dear Athlete, Itâs OK to Rest TL;DR: The season is over. Youâre tired. And yes, itâs more than OK to take a break from sports, itâs necessary. Real recovery isnât a weakness; itâs your competitive edge. Dear Athlete, You just wrapped one of the longest seasons of your life. And already, the pressureâs kicking in. Offseason lifts. Private lessons. Summer tournaments.âŠ
Select Logical Fallacies Series: Appeal to Authority
Just Because They Said It, Doesnât Mean Itâs Right Welcome back to the Logical Fallacies in Youth Sports series. If youâre new here, weâre breaking down the most common reasoning mistakes that show up in coaching, parenting, and athlete development. Today, weâre putting the spotlight on a classic trap: the Appeal to Authority Fallacy in Youth Sports. This fallacy occurs when we assume somethingâŠ
Select Logical Fallacies Series: The Anecdotal Fallacy
Anecdotes Arenât Evidence A Logical Fallacies in Youth Sports Blog Series Post This post is part of our ongoing series on logical fallacies and how they sneak into youth sports thinking, often dressed in warm-up gear and clutching a protein shake. Todayâs topic: the anecdotal fallacyâa common trap where personal stories are mistaken for universal truths. If youâve ever made a decision in youthâŠ
Rethinking Coaching Habits in Youth Sports
TL;DR: Youth sports coaching needs an update. We donât have to throw the whole system out, but itâs time to rethink outdated habits. We need more empathy, adaptability, and real communication. Thereâs a sacred moment in coaching that no clipboard or credential can prepare you for. It happens somewhere between the third consecutive practice, where your setterâs brain is clearly still in geometryâŠ
Logical Fallacies Series: The Loaded Question
Loaded Question in Youth Sports: How This Fallacy Derails Coaching Conversations This post is part of my ongoing series on logical fallacies in youth sports and athlete development. If you have been following along, you know we are on a mission to spot these pesky thinking traps, understand how they show up in coaching, and learn how to avoid them. Todayâs culprit is one of the most subtle,âŠ
When Itâs Time to Rewrite the Story
When Itâs Time to Rewrite Your Story in Coaching and Life There is a funny thing about the stories we tell ourselves. We love them. We need them. Sometimes, without realizing it, we get trapped inside them. Stories shape our identity as athletes, coaches, and parents. They drive motivation, create culture, and influence how we approach challenges. But sometimes the story we tell no longer fits.âŠ
A Conversation with Nicole Christner (Ep. 047)
Episode 047 | A Conversation with Coach Nicole â Life Pivots, Coaching Philosophy, and Embracing Growth | June 2025 ï»ż In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle interviews the inspiring Coach Nicole from USA Volleyball. Nicole shares her unique journey from private chef to full-time volleyball coach, and how her âfake it till you make itâ mindset helped her overcome imposter syndrome andâŠ
College Volleyball and the Blessing of Breathing Room
College Volleyball and the Blessing of Breathing Room TL;DR:The college volleyball experience stands out not because itâs easier, but because it offers space, ownership, and balance; a contrast to the relentless cycle of club volleyball. Every once in a while, a comment sticks with you. Not because itâs critical or loud, but because it quietly pulls at a thread you didnât realize was loose. ThatâŠ
Dispute Negative Thinking Worksheet
This Dispute Negative Thinking activity is a simple and interactive exercise that helps athletes, coaches, and professionals build self-awareness and challenge negative self-talk. Adapted from the work of Barbara Fredrickson, it guides users through writing out common negative thoughts and actively disputing them to build confidence and a more positive mindset. Use this tool in individualâŠ