by Kolin Kriitmaa | Nov 27, 2025 | The Performance Edge
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” — William James In high-performance sport, it’s not always a lack of skill that causes mistakes or meltdowns, it’s the thinking traps that distort how athletes see themselves, their...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Nov 19, 2025 | The Performance Lab
In the world we put a premium on high performance, whether in sports or any demanding endeavor, stress is often seen as the enemy. We’re told to calm down, relax, and avoid discomfort. Yet, this common advice might be holding us back from growth. Stress, when properly...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Nov 13, 2025 | The Performance Edge
“They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt Parents of competitive or high-performance athletes often wonder: “How do I really know what motivates my child – what makes them tick?” You see them train, compete, and...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Nov 6, 2025 | The Performance Lab
“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman Overthinking kills confidence faster than failure ever could! Every athlete faces pressure – but overthinking turns pressure into paralysis. It’s the...
by Kolin Kriitmaa | Oct 30, 2025 | The Performance Edge
As a parent, you want your athlete to succeed in sport. It’s natural to hope for victories, medals, and standout performances. But true success isn’t just measured on a scoreboard – it’s shown in who they become through sport. Success can be defined not only by...
