Some recent medals from SharperMind Training athletes:
Regional:
Capitol Clash RYC, Y10 — 2nd
Winter Thrust RJCC, Cadet — 1st!
Winter Thrust RYC, Y10 — 2nd
Badawi RJCC, Y14 — 2nd, 6th
Rocky Mountain RYC, Y14 — 3rd
Excalibur Fencing CDK, Philippines, Y12 — 1st
National:
Canada Cup January, Veterans — 1st!
Canada Cup January, Junior — 3rd
Canada Cup January, Senior — 6th
International
Junior World Cup, December — 3rd
Junior World Cup, February — 42nd
But that’s not all
I love to see SharperMind Training athletes killing it on the strip, but it’s even more meaningful to me when they’re able to take the skills we’ve been working on and apply them in some other aspect of life.
This snippet from a client email is my new favorite example of mental toughness training going beyond the sport:
“[client] almost had a panic attack today at his pediatrician’s office. He has a huge phobia of needles, and he had to be held down by three of us the last time he had to get an injection.
This time, before he fully spiraled out of control, he was able to do the breathing that he has learned with you and to take control of the situation (asking for ice to numb his arm first). He calmed himself down and bravely sat still for three vaccines. No one else has ever been able to inspire him to take control of his anxiety in the same way. Fencing is where the emotional regulation starts, but it certainly isn’t where it ends.”
So far, this is my favorite email I’ve gotten from a client (to be honest I started crying when I first got it, and I still tear up any time I re-read it—like when I was coping it into this post)
I believe no one comes to SharperMind Training out of fear—they come to us out of bravery. If you’re considering mental training, it’s because you’ve already been scared, and decided to find new ways to push through that fear.
I have nothing but respect for that.
In other news—Waitlist is open!
After graduating some amazing athletes who felt they got what they needed for the time being, I’ve been taking on new clients, and I’m once again scheduling consultations with anyone interested in working with me.
So, if JO’s doesn’t go how you hope, and you’re looking for a bit of mental training—hit that button below to schedule a call!
**Please note there is still a wait of a few weeks**
P.S. — Good luck to all the athletes headed to JO’s this weekend! Remember to take your time between touches and use your 5-second resets (that goes for you parents too)