Lead 101: What is a “Neutral” Mindset?
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.
Championship Season Confidence
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.
Are You Ready: A Message from the Lead Team
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.
Strategies to Boost Your Mental Health
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.
7 Ways to Become a Leader on Your Team
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.
It’s Time to Redefine Success
Lead Intern Sophie Schuetze talks about redefining success to be more than the time on the clock.
WEBINAR: College Recruiting 101 with Mandy Lau and Ali Miller
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!
How To Stand Out on Your College Applications
Ready to take your college applications to the next level? Showcasing your leadership skills can make a huge difference.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Highlights from the Lead Lately
Highlights from our weekly newsletter, the Lead Lately, on Mental Health Awareness Month and the 2022 NCAA Student-Athlete Well-Being Study.
Catch Your Zs: Why Getting Enough Sleep is Important for Athletes
The Lead Team explores why sleep is so critical for athletes, including its role in muscle recovery, hormone regulation, mental focus, and injury prevention.
Training During Different Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
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.
3 Tips to Elevate Your Mental Game
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.
Develop Your Power Phrase
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.
Lessons from March Madness
Lead Intern Ellie recaps the lessons she’s taking away from the 2023 March Madness tournament.
2022 Lead Holiday Gift Guide for Girls and Women in Sports
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.
Isabel DeSanno: How I'm still using lessons from LEAD
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.
Top 5 Mindset Tips from Sport Psychologist Dr. Megan Cannon
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.
SWIMMING through Conflict with a Teammate
Learn how to address conflict with a teammate in a productive way with Performance Leadership Consultant Toni Armstrong.
5 Reminders for Hard Workers
Need some simple but powerful motivation? Look no further. Coach Christen shares her 5 reminders for hard workers.
3 Lessons from a College Student-Athlete
Content Creator Gabby Piontkowski shares the lessons she learned as a collegiate student-athlete while playing soccer for Binghamton University.