Merrick Mental Game Coaching

05/23/2020

Proud of this young lady that I've had the pleasure of working with~keep going amidst obstacles.

https://moorparkreporter.com/4015656/showcase/a-love-for-the-game-leads-moorparks-star-guard-to-the-next-level-at-sacramento-state-university/?fbclid=IwAR3T_A1CtuENZCXxpZxnwLaWpSHtQtyD8Bl1guE7sfZMAm-9u30zzEyq7JQ

04/02/2020

Helpful during this time ...

There is an other side of now.

01/10/2020

Never imagines being in the NY Times Sports Section in 2020! The photo in the article is from the filming of online training that I had the pleasure of attending in 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/sports/football/seattle-seahawks-pete-carroll.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/sports/football/seattle-seahawks-pete-carroll.html

The Seattle Seahawks’ coach is shaping his locker room talks about self-discovery and finding meaning in life for corporate America.

08/26/2019

36 seconds full of wisdom right here!

“Confidence comes from one place and one place only - your self-talk. Tag someone who needs to hear this today 🧠💪 https://t.co/cJ7HtqrPoA”

08/24/2019

🎶Let’s hear it for band members! 🎶
Found this little piece of paper on the track this morning. Look at the detail for this clarinet player and what they have to do (besides play the instrument!) for what I’m assuming is a halftime football game performance. They have to practice, have confidence, focus, get nervous and more ... just like athletes.

Thank you bands that provide great music and entertainment for us!

08/16/2019

I overheard a mom on the phone while running errands earlier say, “I feel like all we do is work to pay for our kids’ sports ...” then I come across this article.

Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field

08/06/2019

Camarillo and Ventura friends: This summer I've done a few 90-minute mental game coaching workshops for athletes who will be starting high school. I'd like to offer another one before the school year gets underway.

Some of the topics will include:
*transitioning to high school sports
*balancing school/sports/social life
*pre-game readiness
*confidence
*focus
*dealing with adversity

Text/call me if you have an athlete, team, or know someone who may benefit from this. Julie ~ (805) 660-8996

06/27/2019

Forget needing money for club teams and travel. Now you should get an LLC. I realize this is rare but an excellent article for you to reflect on if you have a student athlete headed to college.

In football and elsewhere, hyperinvolved moms and dads are clearing out every obstacle in their budding stars’ lives—and driving coaches and agents nuts.

06/11/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/07/sports/soccer/world-cup-survey.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&fbclid=IwAR2vXiFlyi-VzqISoJalje2sAWqlV0tZTL6jPRYE6Bdj6Iry18AlqXzHlH0

“Everything in my life comes second to my football. I've given up everything to be where I am.”

04/13/2019

Congratulations to Mikaela Hunter, a gymnast I’ve had the pleasure of working with sign her letter of intent to Azusa Pacific University today. It was fun to see her sign the little cougar stuffed animals for the young gymnasts that lined up —a role model and inspiration for the young athletes!

02/01/2019

It takes a lot of courage to talk to someone about what you need to work on to get better at your sport. Here is a teenage boy that is seeing value in working on his mental muscles.