As indoor track begins, it is important for athletes to understand how they can fully optimize their potential. While most indoor track athletes have been putting in months of physical training, many often overlook the importance of mental training. This blog post highlights the most important mental skills and tools that the indoor track athlete can use to optimize their potential.

Tryouts are intense, no doubt. But they’re also an opportunity to test yourself, to grow, and to show the kind of competitor and person you are becoming.

If you walk into the gym with trust in your preparation, a clear sense of who you are, and a focus on what you can control, you’ve already succeeded in the ways that matter most.

Intensity regulation is crucial for athletes. While some athletes perform best when they are relaxed, others must increase their level of arousal. Breathing is a simple, yet essential tool that athletes can utilize to reach their optimal level of arousal and performance.

ACT helps you stay present, values-driven, and supportive under pressure. When you unhook from outcomes and model healthy emotion skills, you create the climate where young athletes thrive both mentally and competitively.

Wise Mind is an extension of mindfulness that integrates both the rational and emotional states of mind. By understanding Wise Mind, athletes can make more effective, well-balanced decisions when it matters.

Mindfulness is a powerful performance skill that supports intentional action and acceptance, the replacement of judgment and comparison with facts and feelings, and elevates excellence of perfection.

Transitioning from high school athletics to college sports can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Understanding what to expect and how to adapt can make a world of difference, and with the right support, rising first-year college athletes can thrive in their new collegiate environment.

It’s HARD to know what’s real and what’s not these days.  Social media, magazines, and even some news outlets are constantly feeding us new health information, and it can be pretty convincing! Read on to learn about 5 nutrition myths that just aren’t true.

Curious about Dr. Bennett? If so, listen to her conversation with Lindsey Cortes on the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast during which Dr. Bennett talks about her history with cancer as well as her recent downhill mountain biking victory.

We understand just how exciting AND overwhelming college recruitment can be. To help student athletes and their parents navigate the process, we put together an a discussion of recruitment basics.

The best way to improve performance is to be consistent with adequate fueling, nutrient timing, and hydration. Read to learn about the basics for youth athlete fueling.

Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is prevalent among athletes of all ages, sexes, genders, abilities, and competition statuses. Early detection and intervention are essential to support optimal recovery. 

Dr. Kate Bennett discusses ethical boundaries, dual relationships, and power imbalances that both coaches and athletes should be aware of.

Student-athletes face intense physical, mental, and emotional demands. Balancing training, academics, and social life can be overwhelming, and without proper recovery, many athletes experience burnout—a state of exhaustion that leads to decreased motivation, lower performance, and even withdrawal from sport​.

When athletes face mental health challenges, they may or may not need medication support. However, when medications are warranted, working with a sports psychiatrist can be life-giving. So often, we stigmatize medication as a sign of weakness; however, making the choice to take meds and reclaiming one’s mental health is about empowering oneself to get back to enjoying life and thriving in sport

To the competitors at the height of your career, retired recreational runners and the aspiring runners seeking mentorship, guidance and inspiration…I see you, I hear you and I am with you.

Anxiety and performance anxiety are often thought of as one and the same. However, performance anxiety is one of the many different types of anxiety that can impact athletes and non-athletes alike.

The holiday season is meant to be joy-filled but can be quite stressful and overwhelming for athletes who are recovering from eating disorders. Read on for tips to navigate the holiday season while prioritizing recovery.

Sports psychiatrists are in high demand these days, but just what does a sports psychiatrist actually ‘do’?

For some, the holiday season can mean connecting with family, enjoying time off from school or work, and participating in seasonal traditions. But for many, including athletes, the holidays also bring stress. While athletes are no strangers to stress, the holiday season brings unique challenges that may compound stressors and make holidays less enjoyable.