Have you ever been feeling down and someone told you to “just be positive”? While they mean well, sometimes this statement can be frustrating, especially when you’re struggling something that is extremely personal to you, like your athletic performance. Learn more about a neutral mindset with Lead Intern Avery Hall.
Confidence plays a pivotal role in your performance, but only 9% of athletes who answered our poll said they feel confident at meets. Here are some tips to help you increase your confidence the next time you step up to the blocks.
At the end of a season, it’s important to look back and appreciate how far you’ve come. You think back on the tough days and the great days and how hard you worked to get to where you are. With the countdown to the 2023 Lead Summit in its final days, we want to take the chance to say THANK YOU to our Lead community.
Being an athlete can be exciting and fulfilling, but it also comes with its challenges. Taking care of your mind is just as crucial as taking care of your body. In this post, we’ll share five empowering strategies to help you improve your mental health and thrive as a student-athlete.
As athletes, we have a unique opportunity to lead our teams both on and off the field (OR in or out of the pool!). In this post, we'll share some tips on how you can become a better leader on your team.
In this webinar, Mandy Lau and Ali Miller joined us for an all-star workshop on college recruiting to share their experience coaching and recruiting for NAIA and NCAA D1, D2 and D3. If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach and ever wondered about the following questions, this is for you!
The Lead Team explores why sleep is so critical for athletes, including its role in muscle recovery, hormone regulation, mental focus, and injury prevention.
As a female athlete, your body undergoes numerous changes during your menstrual cycle, which can affect your athletic training. Understanding these changes and how they impact your physical performance can help you tailor your training routine to maximize your potential.
Athletes with big goals - like you! - need to focus not only on their physical training but also on their mental preparation. We’re sharing three tips for you to elevate your mental game and take your performance to the next level.
Looking for a way to motivate and inspire yourself every day? Try coming up with your own power phrase! Dive in with our tips for how to create one today.
Nothing brings us more holiday cheer than supporting women in sports! Tis the season to stock up on our favorite picks and support the passionate, driven female athletes in your life.
A letter from 3-time Lead Summit alumna Isabel Desanno. Isabel shares how her Summit experience shaped her college decision and how she and teammates are making a difference on campus.
Whether you’re preparing for the week ahead or the biggest competition of the season, mindset is everything. Check out these tips for elevating your mindset this week from Sport Psychologist Dr. Megan Cannon.
Lead Intern Ellie Friedlander shares her experience diving into college recruiting as a high school junior and her favorite lessons she’s learned from Lead that have helped her along the way.
Lead Softball Co-Founder Haylie McCleney reflects on the college recruiting process and gives her advice on how to get recruited as a high school student-athlete.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin is one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time, but she’s has a rough go in Beijing. Let’s talk about what we can learn from Mikaela’s performances at these Olympics.
The College Recruiting journey looks different for everyone. But there are a few steps that can help you stand out along the way. Today, we're sharing tips for emailing college coaches.
Kara Lynn Joyce returns to the Unfit pod to check in and see what she’s been up to since we last recorded in October 2020. Her open letter to USA Swimming, the Lead Nutrition course, “what’s next?”, and more!
Lead Intern Avery Hall shares her lessons from Lead for making the jump to college athletics. A must-read for teen athletes thinking about their future as collegiate student-athletes.
Check out Lead Team’s Top 5 moments from 2021, from our open letter to USA Swimming in January to launching Lead Softball on the fifth anniversary of our company’s founding.
Lead’s Courtney Randolph joins the “Life After Swim” podcast to talk about her experiences as a Yale athlete, a Master’s swimmer, and working at Lead Sports Co.. Courtney also dishes out advice for soon-to-be former collegiate swimmers.
There’s no denying that compliments make us feel good, whether we give them or receive them. Playing sports are just as much of a mental game as they are a physical one. Practicing positive self-talk is the first step to leveling up your competitive game and achieving your athletic goals.
Kara Lynn Joyce and Lead Sports Co. are proud to welcome 2020 Olympian Haylie McCleney to the team as Co-Founder of Lead Softball and investor in Lead Sports Co.
Have you ever been feeling down and someone told you to “just be positive”? While they mean well, sometimes this statement can be frustrating, especially when you’re struggling something that is extremely personal to you, like your athletic performance. Learn more about a neutral mindset with Lead Intern Avery Hall.