by Kolin Kriitmaa | Oct 16, 2025 | The Performance Lab
In sport, thoughts move fast. Under pressure, they move even faster. Some help. Some hurt. And some, if left unchecked they kill performance. We refer to these as ANTs: Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the rapid, often subconscious self-talk statements...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
