Elite Mental performance Blog
How Swimmers Can Overcome Performance Anxiety: 3 Bottom-Up Practices You Can Use
by: Alex BolowichPublished on: 09/08/2026Performance anxiety in swimming is a nervous system problem that requires more than basic mental performance skills. Learn our 3 cutting-edge strategies elite swimmers use to race free and drop time.
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Building Mental Strength In Teen Athletes Requires Stress: 5 Methods For Parents and Coaches
by: Alex BolowichPublished on: 20/07/2026Most "mentally weak" athletes were made that way. Here is how parents and coaches build real mental strength in teen athletes, backed by sport science.
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Sports Psychologist, Mental Coach, or Therapist: Who Should I Work With?
by: Alex BolowichPublished on: 10/06/2026Many athletes are not sure if they need a mental performance coach or therapist. Learn the difference, what credentials to look for, and how to find the right fit.
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Are Athletes Becoming Mentally Weaker?
by: Alex BolowichPublished on: 13/05/2026Are athletes becoming mentally weaker? The real answer challenges coaches, parents, and athletes to look in a very different direction entirely. And how to build mental toughness before it ruins the athletes' performance.
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