by Kolin Kriitmaa | Sep 17, 2026 | The Performance Edge
The Performance Factor: Competitive sport asks a lot of athletes. They have to perform under pressure, bounce back from mistakes, talk to coaches, compete for playing time, and make decisions when things don’t go as planned. As parents, our instinct is to help...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Sep 10, 2026 | The Performance Lab
Almost everyone who’s spent time around competitive sport has seen the gap this describes. Two athletes can say the exact same thing about their goals – make the team, get more playing time, win a championship – and still end up in completely...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Sep 3, 2026 | The Performance Edge
The start of a competitive season is exciting – new team, new coach, new opportunity. It’s also one of the biggest load transitions of an athlete’s year. Almost overnight, summer’s flexibility gives way to school, practices, games, travel, homework, and...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Aug 27, 2026 | The Performance Lab
Tryouts are different. You aren’t just playing your sport – you’re being evaluated while you play your sport. Every shift, rep, mistake, drill, and interaction can suddenly feel like it matters more. Did the coach see that mistake? Am I doing enough? How do I...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Aug 25, 2026 | The Performance Lab
As a new season approaches, athletes usually know exactly what they’ve done to prepare physically. They’ve trained, practiced, and worked on strength, conditioning, speed, technique, and sport-specific skills. But there’s another question worth asking:...
