Grow Sport Psychology & Performance Improvement

01/22/2026

Before big games, 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 athletes turn to hype music to get locked in. Indiana quarterback 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗮 takes a different approach. Instead of adding noise, he leans into 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 through 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 and 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 to stay cool, calm, and collected in high-pressure moments.

In this Sports Illustrated feature, Mendoza shares how his 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 helps him 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲 when the moment matters most. It is a powerful reminder that 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣.

At Grow Sport Psychology, we see this every day. Mental skills like mindfulness, self-awareness, and intentional routines can be game changers for any athlete, even 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🏆

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁?
▪️ Instead of external noise, what if you built a pre-performance routine that centers you mentally?
▪️ What mental skills are you prioritizing before competition?

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
Call: 331-457-2020
Email: sports@growwellnessgroup.com
Website: growwellnessgroup.com



Full Article: https://www.si.com/college-football/fernando-mendoza-pregame-routine-prayer-meditation?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2026-01-13&utm_campaign=5+Mindful+Musings+January+13+2026

The Indiana QB doesn't listen to music before games. Instead, he does two other things.

01/19/2026

🏈 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹
In just two seasons, Coach Curt Cignetti took Indiana football from a struggling 3–9 program to an undefeated powerhouse competing for a national championship — and the shift wasn’t just physical, it was 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭.

At 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, we understand how belief, confidence, resilience, unity, and mental discipline fuel high performance. Indiana’s turnaround shows what happens when a coach reinforces:
✔️ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆
✔️ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆
✔️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀
✔️ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁
Coach Cignetti didn’t just change plays — he changed minds, and that’s what drove profound performance gains. ❌🧠⭕

➡️ Read the full story of mindset in action and how it shaped a winning culture: https://www.growwellnessgroup.com/blog-posts/curt-cignetti-winning-mindset-indiana-football

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
Call: 331-457-2020
Email: sports@growwellnessgroup.com
Website: growwellnessgroup.com

Discover how Curt Cignetti’s winning mindset transformed Indiana football—building confidence, mental toughness, unity, and resilience to fuel a historic turnaround.

01/16/2026

🏈🏆 Championships aren’t built in a single moment—they’re shaped by values, identity, and the mental work done long before the spotlight.

Fernando Mendoza’s journey with Indiana Football highlights how faith, culture, resilience, and intentional mental performance come together when it matters most. From adversity to a Big Ten title, his story is a reminder that 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭.

At Grow Sport Psychology, we help athletes define success on their own terms and develop the mental skills needed to perform with confidence, purpose, and consistency—on and off the field.

Read the full blog to explore how values shape champions 👉 https://www.growwellnessgroup.com/blog-posts/values-under-pressure-championship-athletes

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 331-457-2020
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: sports@growwellnessgroup.com
𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: growwellnessgroup.com

Learn how personal values, culture, and mindset shape elite athlete performance in high-pressure competitive environments.

01/01/2026

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁. Not just setting goals, but looking back with intention.
𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: Without reflection, it's easy to repeat the same mistakes or overlook the progress you've made. Reflection helps you:
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵
You’re not the same athlete you were a year ago. Reflection helps you see the strength, confidence, and resilience you’ve built along the way.
𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿
When do nerves show up? What routines lead to your best performances? Reflection turns experiences into insight.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
Reflection clears the mental clutter. It allows you to move forward with focus, purpose, and direction.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
Call: 331-457-2020
Email: sports@growwellnessgroup.com
Website: growwellnessgroup.com

12/31/2025

✨ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆! ✨
A new year brings new opportunities to strengthen your mindset, refine your goals, and show up with intention. Wherever your athletic journey takes you this year, we’re here to support the mental side of performance—every step of the way.
𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨, 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝! 🌱

12/26/2025

𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗮 is a reminder that our roots are strong, our purpose is powerful, and our unity is unbreakable. Wishing a joyous and peaceful first night of Kwanzaa to all!

12/25/2025

🎄 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀! 🎄
Whether today is a rest day, a recovery day, or a time to reset mentally, we hope it brings moments of peace and connection. Wishing our athletes, families, and coaches a holiday filled with warmth and joy.

12/16/2025

🏅 Supporting Young Athletes with ADHD: A Parent's Guide 🎉
Got a young athlete with ADHD on your team or at home? Our latest blog breaks down what ADHD can look like in sports and shares powerful tips from our recent parent workshop with CHADD.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼:
✅ Understand the unique challenges athletes with ADHD face
✅ Build routines that reduce stress & increase focus
✅ Communicate in ways that boost confidence, not frustration
✅ Turn emotional intensity into resilience on and off the field

Sports can be an amazing space for growth when we lead with empathy, structure, and support.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
Call: 331-457-2020
Email: sports@growwellnessgroup.com
Website: growwellnessgroup.com



👉 Read more: https://www.growwellnessgroup.com/blog-posts/supporting-young-athletes-with-adhd

Supporting young athletes with ADHD through emotional regulation, parent coaching, and sport-based strategies—insights from our CHADD parent workshop.

12/14/2025

✨ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗸𝗸𝗮𝗵!
As we light the candles this season, we’re reminded of resilience, hope, and the power of light—even in challenging times. May the light of Hanukkah bring peace, clarity, balance, and renewal to you and your loved ones.

12/11/2025

🎓 College athletics is exciting, intense, messy, hilarious, stressful and honestly, it's a whole adventure. Between classes, practices, lifts, travel days, homework, team expectations, and still trying to have some kind of social life, it’s easy for your mental health to slide to the bottom of the priority list.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 🏅
Student-athletes carry a unique weight: pressure to perform, the grind of recovery, academic demands, leadership roles, figuring out the future and the unspoken rule to “tough it out.” That’s why intentional support and access to mental wellness resources are so important.

Grow Sport Psychology is here to support you — no pressure, no judgment, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. Our team of former, (and some current) athletes understand that pressure all too well. That's why we are here to support YOU in becoming the strongest, healthiest version of yourself on and off the field.

Between practices, classes, and everything else, finding time for yourself can be tough. With our flexible day and evening appointments, in-person or virtual, we make self-care doable — because you deserve it!

𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 331-457-2020
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: info@growwellnessgroup.com
𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.growwellnessgroup.com/

👉 Read more: https://www.growwellnessgroup.com/blog-posts/college-students-investing-in-yourself-today

Struggling with stress, anxiety, or uncertainty in college? Grow Wellness Group offers accessible mental health support tailored to busy students. Located in Downtown Naperville, we offer in-person and virtual support that extends beyond graduation. Thrive, don't just survive—start your wellness j...

12/03/2025

Today, we honor the 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 by celebrating the athletes, coaches, families, and community members who continue to advocate for accessibility, inclusion, and belonging in sport.

At Grow Sport Psychology, we believe that every athlete deserves the opportunity to grow, perform, and thrive—regardless of ability. We are committed to fostering environments where differences are recognized as strengths and where all individuals feel supported both mentally and emotionally.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
Call: 331-457-2020
Email: sports@growwellnessgroup.com
Website: growwellnessgroup.com

11/27/2025

🦃 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🍁
Today, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks. We’re grateful for our amazing community, friends, family, and everyone who makes life a little brighter every day. Wishing everyone a Thanksgiving full of good food, great company, and lots of gratitude and laughter!