About Me, About Mental Skills

My passion for pickleball is as much about teaching and sharing it as it is about enjoying the play. I’ve taught multi-week programs, clinics, weeklong courses, private & semi-private lessons, and co-instructed corporate events. I love exploring the game with new and recreational players who want to build confidence while having fun.

Outside of pickleball, I am an executive coach and mental skills consultant for leaders and high performers in the corporate world. (Curious about that side of my work? You can check that out-> here) Because of this, I have a deep interest in how people learn new ideas and skills.

When learning pickleball, it’s essential to develop strong fundamentals: techniques and strategies that form the foundation of your game. But just as important is building the mental side, even as a beginner. That includes developing focus, emotional intelligence, and the skill of learning how to learn.

Because when your mental game levels up, your whole game does too.

Resources on Mental Skills for Better Performance:

Professional athletes understand the value of being skillful with their minds. Below are some resources and ideas.

My articles:

  • Stop Smashing Balls Into The Net: Still Your Mind -> here

  • On Psychological Mastery and the Inner Game of Pickleball (at my other website) -> here

YouTube Videos on Mental Skills:

  • Simply “Recalculate” -> here

  • How to avoid choking under pressure -> here

  • The Mindset of the Elite Athlete - Connor McDavid -> here

  • 5 mental mistakes destroying your game -> here

  • Present-moment focus for peak performance -> here

Related Books I’ve Enjoyed and Recommend:

  • The Inner Game of Tennis, by Timothy Gallwey

  • How We Learn to Move, by Rob Gray

  • Learning to Optimize Movement, by Rob Gray

  • Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, by Amishi Jha

  • The Rise of Superman, by Steven Kotler 

  • The Power of Full Engagement, by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

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