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Control What You Can
Mindset Made Simple Tip #275 - Watch or listen HERE Check out my son's new "Mindset Minute" series and share with young athletes you know who want to up their game! Last week, we talked about driving through the rain — leaning forward, squinting through the glare, and realizing that while we couldn’t see the whole road, we could still see enough to move forward safely. This week, I want to take that idea one step further. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month , and more t
Julie Jones
5d3 min read


Composure Counts: Managing Emotion to Earn Trust and Time
Mindset Made Simple Tip #273 Watch or listen HERE. Last week, during a session with one of my college athletes, we talked about the power of emotional control, not just for performance, but for perception . Her coach had made a tough call: she was kept out of the lineup. When she asked why, the coach said something telling: “I didn’t think you were ready,” he said. “And I needed the other players to see that we don’t act that way when things don’t go our way.” In other wor
Julie Jones
Oct 134 min read


You're Nervous? GOOD!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #262 - Read it at www.ssbperformance.com Check out last week's episode of Game Changers: Athlete Edition with...
Julie Jones
Jul 284 min read


Looking Too Far Ahead? How Staying in the Moment Helps You Lead and Perform
Mindset Made Simple Tip #261 Friday's episode is a good one. Check it out! Game Changers: Athlete Edition Podcast iHeartRadio...
Julie Jones
Jul 224 min read


Three Things You Need to Get the Most Out of Your Talent and Training!
Summer’s freedom often feels like a mirage,between chauffeuring kids, yard work, pool days, and recruiting trips, the weeks vanish in a blur. Yet these fleeting moments of “extra” time are perfect for sharpening the mental edge that turns hard work into peak performance. As Alex Auerbach reveals in *Called to Greatness* and Bill Belichick reminded us on *The Knowledge Project, “To win, you have to stop losing.” In other words, control what you can: stop letting pressure, fear
Julie Jones
Jun 185 min read


Change, Challenge, and the Portal: Mindset Moves to Finish the Year Strong
The end of the year brings more than just final scores, it brings emotions, evaluations, and some exits. Whether you're navigating the transfer portal or tough conversations, how you manage your mindset will shape how you lead. Here's how to find balance, peace, and perspective in the middle of the craziness.
Julie Jones
May 135 min read


Make a Decision…To Get Out of Your Way!
There is a place to think and a place to trust in performance. The "decision line" is in between. Make a choice and GO!
Julie Jones
Apr 16 min read


The Science Behind Mind Over Matter…and Why It Matters!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #220 - Watch or listen HERE I’ve been in my dad’s workroom a lot lately looking for tools. Every time I wander...
Julie Jones
Oct 8, 20246 min read


It's 12U Baseball. And I Still Lose My Mind! Three Ways to Keep Your Cool On the Field and Off!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #206 – Listen or watch HERE (and subscribe!) It’s 12 U rec baseball. And yet, it can get me all fired up. Our...
Julie Jones
Jul 1, 20245 min read


Times are Changing, Whether You Asked For It Or Not!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #200 – Watch or listen HERE. Change. The word makes us shudder. But it’s that time of year for spring sports...
Julie Jones
May 20, 20246 min read


The Truth About Injuries, The Unexpected and Control!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #174 - Watch or listen HERE! Winter sports are off and running. And all this running, jumping, setting screens...
Julie Jones
Nov 20, 20235 min read


Using Feedback as Fuel. Coaching or Criticism - Round 2
Mindset Made Simple Tip #167 – Watch or listen HERE. I received an email last week that didn’t sit well. In fact, I shared it with my...
Julie Jones
Oct 2, 20235 min read


Coaching or Criticism? How to Make Feedback Work For Us!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #166 – Watch or listen HERE. “You don’t have to yell at me,” I’ve been told. My response. “This is not...
Julie Jones
Sep 25, 20236 min read


Selfish or Self-Less? Manage the F.U.D.G.E That Comes With Performance?
Mindset Made Simple Tip #164 – Watch or listen HERE. No one is perfect. This fact comes with being human. When we as humans sign up to...
Julie Jones
Sep 11, 20234 min read


The #1 Rule of Peak Performance!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #161 – Watch or listen HERE. Want to be your best…or the best? There is one rule that supersedes them all! YOU...
Julie Jones
Aug 21, 20235 min read


It's Transition Time. Three Ways to Move On and Up!
Managing transitions as school starts.
Julie Jones
Aug 9, 20235 min read


Who Has the Power? You Do!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #145 –Watch or listen HERE. They call it “agency” these days. Maybe it has always been called that, but it...
Julie Jones
May 2, 20235 min read


How to Choose a Pause Instead of Panic to Improve Your Performance!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #91 – Watch or listen HERE. Although the snow falling outside my window says otherwise, we are in the heart of...
Julie Jones
Apr 18, 20225 min read


Why Enjoying the Journey Is Important For Peak Performance!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #90 - Watch or listen HERE. Whew…last week was interesting! We planned a family trip to Florida for spring break,...
Julie Jones
Apr 11, 20225 min read


Want to Gain Control? Learn to Control Your Breath!
Mindset Made Simple Tip #68 It is amazing how life puts you in situations to test your mettle…and your mental performance tools! This...
Julie Jones
Nov 1, 20214 min read
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