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An Athlete’s Guide to Being Benched, Scratched, Changes to Playing Time

An Athlete’s Guide to Being Benched, Scratched, Changes to Playing Time

by Kolin Kriitmaa | Oct 8, 2025 | The Performance Lab

In sport, not everyone gets to start. And sometimes, you may not even be selected to play at all and you are a “healthy scratch.” For competitive and elite athletes, these moments can sting. They can make you question your role, your value, and even your identity as a...
Looking Ready vs. Being Ready: Why Mental Readiness Separates the Best from the Rest

Looking Ready vs. Being Ready: Why Mental Readiness Separates the Best from the Rest

by Kolin Kriitmaa | Sep 30, 2025 | The Performance Lab

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” – Mike Tyson ​ On the left they look ready to workout, but are they ready to compete, battle, deal with the discomfort of doing hard things? ​In sport, it’s easy to fall into the trap of looking ready. The...
Act Like a Pro: What Does It Mean and Why Do Coaches Constantly Use This Phrase

Act Like a Pro: What Does It Mean and Why Do Coaches Constantly Use This Phrase

by Kolin Kriitmaa | Sep 25, 2025 | The Performance Lab

You’ve probably heard your coach say it more than once: “Act like a pro.” But what does that actually mean? Why do coaches constantly use this phrase, and why does it matter to performance? The truth is, acting like a pro has little to do with money, contracts, or...
Why Every Athlete Should Know Their Job Description

Why Every Athlete Should Know Their Job Description

by Kolin Kriitmaa | Sep 11, 2025 | The Performance Lab

In high performance sport, athletes don’t just show up. they show up with purpose. The idea of a “job description” for athletes might sound unusual at first. After all, sport is supposed to be fun, right? But the truth is, elite performance and mental wellbeing thrive...
The Top 10 Things to Avoid During Tryouts – And How to Set Yourself Up for Mental & Performance Success

The Top 10 Things to Avoid During Tryouts – And How to Set Yourself Up for Mental & Performance Success

by Kolin Kriitmaa | Aug 26, 2025 | The Performance Lab

  Tryouts are one of the most mentally intense parts of being an athlete. Your skills, preparation, and mindset are on display and every decision, movement, and moment of focus counts. While talent and training matter, your mental performance can be the...
Pre-Season Mental Preparation: Strategies for a Winning Mindset (Part 2)

Pre-Season Mental Preparation: Strategies for a Winning Mindset (Part 2)

by Kolin Kriitmaa | Aug 12, 2025 | The Performance Lab

As the start of fall sports is upon us you have to take a moment to reflect on your off-season. What gains have you made physically? How about technically? Most athletes they spend the majority of their time physically and technically honing their skills, but as the...
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