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We’re Not There Yet - Black History Month Feb 23, 2023

Take me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd. Ever wonder why we sing this? We are already there.

This is Mental Fitness Fridays, and I’m Hans Skulstad.

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Developing Mental Fitness Takes Courage Feb 15, 2023

Why did the Chicken Cross the road? Duh, to get to the other side. Why did the chicken cross halfway across the road? She wanted to lay it on the line. Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?...

At a youth sports event, six parents were ejected by officials for abusive behavior. Nothing is more disheartening than seeing a lack of respect for rules and authority, especially in a place meant to be safe for everyone

Strengthening Your Mental Fitness Through Clear Boundaries Feb 10, 2023

Are you feeling out of bounds when it comes to your mental fitness? Often, we think of boundaries as something only applicable to our relationships with others. However, mental fitness...

Empowering Athletes with EASE: Encouragement, Acceptance, Support and Enjoyment Feb 02, 2023

Take It Easy. Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. Take It Easy. There is wisdom in this legendary song.

Loving your Inner Athlete isn’t always easy but it can...

The Love the Inner Athlete Podcast | Sink Mental Toughness Myths Jan 25, 2023

I’ve got news. I’m going to be like a fisherman and cast it to you. Hopefully it will reel you in.

I’ve got a name for my podcast. I think you will get hooked. The net...

Overcoming Performance Interfering Thoughts Jan 18, 2023

“I don’t know what to do.”

It’s a phrase that often shows when working with athletes on their pits. Not armpits, but performance interfering thoughts create performance that...

Speak Up to Lift Up Dec 28, 2022

Speak Up to Lift Up. That’s my theme for 2023.

2023 is only a few days away. I teased this earlier this fall.

So, how did I decide on this? It was a process that has...

Learn mental fitness mastery Nov 09, 2022

Last New Year’s, I told you I was going to focus on two words for the year: finish and impact. As the end of the year comes, I have been reflecting. And not just with the mirror.

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Confidence Follows Focus Jun 08, 2022

In the next two weeks, I will be presenting at Minnesota Hockey’s High Performance 15’s Camp at SCSU. The next two weeks will be geared toward those athletes.

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