Built in the boring
In recent months, I have had the pleasure of facilitating numerous workshops attended by business owners and coaches from across the...
Brad Johnson
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Don’t rush the process: Mid-season mental skills development
Back in January, we touched on the importance of working on a mental skills toolbox and strengthening one’s mental game in the offseason...
Brad Johnson
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Flow states and the benefit of creating flow beyond sports
The concept of Flow is nothing new, and engaging in sport-related activities is one of the easiest ways to experience flow whether we...
Brad Johnson
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Avoiding the late season slump
Did you know that at times we can subconsciously undermine goal achievement as we approach a major accomplishment? It’s true. You may be...
Brad Johnson
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Picture This: Visualization Strategies for Endurance Athletes
Mental imagery, or visualization, can be a powerful tool to add to your mental skills toolbox. Like all things in endurance training,...
Brad Johnson
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Where the mind goes, the body follows
If I were to ask you which of the following has the greatest impact on performance outcomes, which would you pick: motivation, emotion,...
Brad Johnson
Apr 7, 20233 min read
A new season lies ahead, but FIRST, what can we learn from last season?
Looking ahead to a new training and racing season can be exciting! What new adventures are in store for you in 2023? Do you have new...
Brad Johnson
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Now what? Adjusting your goals when things don’t go as planned
Let’s face it: things don’t always go as planned or as we had hoped they might. Most of us have been there. If you haven’t been there,...
Brad Johnson
Dec 20, 20223 min read
Self-Talk: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to make it work for you
Self-talk can be an important tool of a mental skills training program. In fact, self-talk is one of the most used mental skills in...
Brad Johnson
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Hey Coach! How can I better manage pre-race nerves?
The day that I do not feel some level of emotion and anxiety before a race is the day that I hang up my tri bike and do something...
Brad Johnson
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Welcome to the Coaches' Corner, powered by Axes Performance Coaching
AUTHOR: Brad Johnson, Head Coach & Founder, Axes Performance Coaching Welcome to the Coaches' Corner blog, powered by Axes Performance....
Brad Johnson
Oct 1, 20192 min read