Athletes Mental Edge

10/10/2025

09/09/2025

“What we think, We become”

02/09/2025

Athletes frequently experience the pressure to excel, confront adversity, and manage direct criticisms from fans during pivotal moments in games or competitions. Additionally, social media trolls has transformed the sports landscape and can significantly impact the mental well-being of athletes and their performance.

When assisting athletes who are facing a barrage of criticism and personal attacks, there are several actions we can take to support these individuals whom we admire and care for.

Reach out to Athletes Mental Edge to participate in our online seminars on effective strategies to help athletes navigate these challenges.

13/08/2025

After much hard work, I’m really pleased and excited to see in print in the “Sport and Society” Journal my latest publication titled:-

“𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞? 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭”.

https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2025.2544931

Thank you Dr Deb Agnew for the opportunity and Liz Abery for the collaboration.

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12/08/2025

Recent technological advancements and improved access to transport have transformed our lives, offering convenience and comfort, but at a substantial cost to our health due to increased sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity.

Athletes Mental Edge offers insights into Sedentary behaviors’ impact on human health, informing policies and interventions to combat this crisis.

To express interest, DM or contact us at info@athletesmentaledge.com.au.

18/07/2025

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓸𝓯𝓑𝓮𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓞𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 !!⚠️

Soccer Example 👇🏽 below!!

Tony G., a goalkeeper for his Division II soccer team, had been performing exceptionally well, with five consecutive wins and no goals conceded during that period. As a result, Tony felt invincible in goal and became complacent, abandoning his rigorous pre-game preparation routine. He no longer warmed up his body as thoroughly as before and did not attempt saves aggressively during the team’s shoot-around. In a game against their winless cross-town rivals, Tony conceded a goal just ten minutes into the game, which should have been a routine save. Five minutes later, he froze on a shot and let in another goal. After conceding another goal, Tony was pulled from the game, and his team ultimately lost 4-0. This scenario illustrates the detrimental impact of overconfidence on performance.

Athletes, For more information on how to regulate confidence DM Athletes Mental Edge or email us on info@athletesmentaledge.com.au.

18/07/2025

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓸𝓯𝓑𝓮𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓞𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 !!⚠️

Soccer Example 👇🏽 below!!

Tony G., a goalkeeper for his Division II soccer team, had been performing exceptionally well, with five consecutive wins and no goals conceded during that period. As a result, Tony felt invincible in goal and became complacent, abandoning his rigorous pre-game preparation routine. He no longer warmed up his body as thoroughly as before and did not attempt saves aggressively during the team's shoot-around. In a game against their winless cross-town rivals, Tony conceded a goal just ten minutes into the game, which should have been a routine save. Five minutes later, he froze on a shot and let in another goal. After conceding another goal, Tony was pulled from the game, and his team ultimately lost 4-0. This scenario illustrates the detrimental impact of overconfidence on performance.

Athletes, For more information on how to regulate confidence DM Athletes Mental Edge or email us on info@athletesmentaledge.com.au.

08/07/2025

Athletes and coaches are encouraged to conduct regular personal inventories to cultivate self-awareness, identify their strengths and weaknesses, track progress, and enhance performance. This process enables athletes to comprehend their psychological state, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop strategies to augment their athletic abilities and overall well-being.

In summary, personal inventories are a valuable tool for athletes to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, optimize their performance, and enhance their overall well-being in their chosen sport.

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08/07/2025

Understanding the “Grieving Process” of Athletes Who Have Been Sidelined!!

Providing support to sidelined athletes, their parents, or significant others is crucial during the transition following the end of an athletic career due to medical disqualification. Consequently, there is power in learning from those who have navigated this difficult transition and who have found a way to thrive after such a devastating loss.

DM Athletes Mental Edge or email us on info@athletesmentaledge.com.au for more information.

21/04/2025

Amongst the athletes’ mental skills training and practices, journaling has emerged as a key method for Olympians to refine their focus, establish goals, and manage competitive pressures.

Learn how some of the world’s top athletes use journaling as their secret to success. From goal setting and visualization to emotional resilience and reflection, journaling provides a private space where these athletes can cultivate the mental strength needed to perform at their best.

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