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Sport Psychology

Pivot: Quit Trying To Win At All Costs

The only thing an athlete should quit is the “win at all costs” culture. Coach Dunte shares how he realized an athletic pivot was needed.

2025-04-25

Health, Injury Management, Sport Psychology, Stories
When Your Season’s Blown… (on navigating setbacks as an athlete)

Injuries and other setbacks can end your season early and shake your confidence. This is no pep talk – those hurt feelings are real and deserve acknowledgement!

2024-10-04

Injury Management, Sport Psychology
Run Toward Fear (on telling the truth and doing hard things in training)

Over summer, I dismissed an athlete’s question out of fear. Apologizing to her reminded me of what really matters in training and racing.

2024-09-27

Sport Psychology, Stories
A Letter To Kenneth (on NOT quitting your sport)

In a call, I protested an athlete feeling too old to keep performing. Masters athletes have taught me, actually, you don’t have to quit until you’re ready.

2024-08-02

Aging in sport, Masters, Masters athletics, Sport Psychology, Stories
Physical Therapist As Conditioning Coach

Getting hurt in training is unacceptable. But if you get hurt, you have to rehab just as seriously as you practice…because they are the same!

2024-07-05

Coaching Philosophy, Injury Management, Sport Psychology, Stories