Mental Toughness
Mental toughness is at the core of every great lacrosse player. I believe it’s what separates good athletes from exceptional ones. On the field, it’s not just about skill—it’s about grit, resilience, and the ability to push through adversity. Through my years as both a player and a coach, I’ve learned that developing mental toughness isn’t just about being tough; it’s about maintaining focus, staying composed under pressure, and bouncing back stronger after setbacks. Here, I’ll share insights and tips to help you strengthen your mindset and take your game to the next level.
My Formula for Grit
I identify grit as the number-one predictor and factor of success. It’s not talent, title, wealth, or appearance. It’s grit, the ability to work hard for an extended period of tim…
Positivity Leads to Winning
People think being positive means being less ambitious, less gritty, and less competitive but the truth is you can be positive and competitive. You can be positive and fierce. You…
Purpose-Driven Goals
I do not coach my teams with a focus on winning (outcomes) or statistics. Of course, we practice and prepare to win the game, and we’ll use our stats to help guide us in that prep…
The Peavey Project
We seek to empower others through teaching mindfulness in a research-based and relationship-centric way and we share these practices and tools as a guide to becoming your best for…
10 Encouraging Messages Stay Positive
Embracing the dawn of a new week, Mondays beckon us to shift our perspective from mere obligations to the precious opportunities life presents. Life is not a burden but a gift, an…
Developing a Winning Mindset During the Off-Season
As the summer heat sets in, lacrosse players have a unique opportunity to step up their mental game. Developing mental toughness during the off-season can make the difference betw…
Dedicated to all those who fell short…
You set out to achieve greatness, and you’ve come up short. You met your match. You now realize that you gave it your all, and your all just wasn’t enough. And it hurts. It hu…
A Simple Framework for Team Growth and Confidence
Coaches are always looking for ways to encourage growth, unity, and confidence in their teams. The You Me We approach is a simple yet powerful framework that builds player morale…
Channeling the Honey Badger: My Fearless Lacrosse Mindset
When I think about how I want to play, how I want us to play, one animal comes to mind — the honey badger. That’s the fearless lacrosse mindset I expect from myself and my team. T…
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