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In the News
High Impact Leadership Program
The Mental Edge has been building one of our most dynamic programs
to date! We are currently working with a handful of young athlete
Leaders to finalize our High Impact Leadership Program. This program
will evaluate what it takes to be a High Impact Leader and utilize
cutting edge training to equip a new generation of High Impact
Student Leaders. Please contact us at
Dawn@MentalEdgeNow.com
if you would like to be considered for this elite training or if you
would like to recommend someone. Please note that there are a
limited number of spots for participants.
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Congratulation to Derek Peltier!! Derek has
signed a contract with the Colorado Avalanche!! We are so proud of
you Derek...you have worked hard, gave it your all, and provided
outstanding leadership to those around you! You are truly a shining
example of class and well deserving as a result of your persisting
without exception!
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Announcements
90-Day Challenge for Parents
The Mental Edge has launched a 90-day Challenge for any parent that
wants to revitalize and increase the quality of relationship with
his or her kids by being a better asker of quality questions. Each
month we will provide 5 or more quality questions to help you make
bids toward your son or daughter. Please email
Dawn@MentalEdgeNow.com
to accept the challenge!
The Mental
Edge is proud to announce our newest performance package designed to
give clients an experience of what working with the Mental Edge is
all about. Introductory priced at just $499, this package includes
the most comprehensive performance assessment, an interpretation,
and two follow-up coaching sessions! This package can be done in
person or over the telephone! Call Dawn today to begin your “TAIS of
Mental Edge” performance package.
Click here for details!
The Mental Edge has been building one of our most dynamic programs
to date! We are currently working with a handful of young athlete
Leaders to finalize our High Impact Leadership Program. This program
will evaluate what it takes to be a High Impact Leader and utilize
cutting edge training to equip a new generation of High Impact
Student Leaders. Please contact us at
Dawn@MentalEdgeNow.com
if you would like to be considered for this elite training or if you
would like to recommend someone. Please note that there are a
limited number of spots for participants.
The Mental Edge is proud to sponsor Velocity Sports Performance
Summer 2008 Hockey Performance Training. The training consists of
(12) 60-minute sessions aimed at speed-specific movement and energy
systems development. Training dates start July 14th.
Click here for details and registration form
Did you know we offer complimentary 30-minute
telephone initial consultations? If you or someone you know
would like a first-hand experience of what we are all about, simply
call Dawn to schedule your no-obligation consultation with Shaun or
Justin today!
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Design Power
Shaun Goodsell, MA
There are many well-known characteristics that seem to describe
athletes that achieve and exhibit peak performance. Confidence seems
to head the list with focus, dealing effectively with adversity, and
mental toughness not far behind.
I believe there is a special skill that may get referred to but
doesn't get clearly defined that I believe gives young athletes
tremendous power.
Design Power! Just what is design power? The creative ability to
DESIGN or create a response to any situation that leaves the
individual in an empowered state of mind or being.
In my work I see many young athletes that are emotionally paralyzed
by common events because they are unable to create or design a
response to the event that leaves them in a more empowered state.
For example, a young hockey player attempts a different move for the
first time and he isn't effective at it right away. The common
response is to assume failure and stop trying because it didn't work
the first time. A different response might be to evaluate what went
wrong and learn to try the same move with more speed, at a different
place on the ice, and with a different stick position. The first
response doesn't require any creativity or design skill. The second
response requires some creativity and the skill to design a response
that leaves the young person with hope, courage, and information
that helps to make adjustments leading to success.
Equipping our young athletes with this vital skill can transform how
they deal with challenges. For more information about how your kid
could work with a mental edge mentor please call us today to
schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation at 763 439 5246.
To find out more about this topic and to schedule a free
telephone consultation, please call 763.439.5246.
Shaun Goodsell
President and CEO
Mental Edge
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What They're
Saying about the Mental Edge “We wanted
to send you a thank you for the wonderful work you have done with
our son, Tyrone. Somewhere along the line, the pleasure and
enjoyment Ty got out of sports began to feel more like pressure. He
had a harder time focusing and felt frustrated with his performance.
Through the profile assessment and the individual sessions with you,
he learned tools to help him with positive thinking, managing
disappointment and diversity, focusing, and increasing his
confidence in all situations. He could apply these tools immediately
and see the results in all areas of his life… his grades, his
relationships with family, friends and teammates, and his sports
performance. Most of all, he’s having FUN again. You made an instant
connection with him and understood exactly what he was feeling. Your
honest and direct approach quickly built a high level of trust and
he valued you as a trainer and coach. We’ve spent a lot of money
over the years for sports training but the Mental Edge program was
definitely the best dollars for the results we ever invested in our
son.
Thanks to Justin Johnson for his coaching and guidance (especially
during the pre-tryout time) and to Dawn for keeping it all
organized. You have a fabulous program and we would be happy to be a
reference at any time.”
Colleen and Dan Simcoe
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Thank you for
being such caring and giving people! It is awesome for Jack to have
such a positive mentoring relationship!
Cheryl
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“I wanted to take a minute and reflect on the
time that you spent with Allison. I can’t tell you how much a change
we’ve seen in her since she started the program with you. She became
acutely aware of what issues that she needed to address if she
wanted to achieve the goals that she has for herself in hockey. She
has worked so hard on improving her physical skills – which she has,
but she really needed some focus on the mental part of the game;
both on and off the ice. You helped her so much in that area! She
feels that she is so much better prepared to handle the issues that
affected her in hockey, and I have really seen the difference in her
game since starting the program with you. As we both have told
Allison, this is just a beginning in developing a stronger mental
approach to the game, and that she has to consistently use the tools
that you gave her to continue improving her game.
What’s even better is the “blueprint” that you left her with in
which the both of you collaborated on, that will help her deal with
future situations as they arise. She now has the tools that will
help her better deal in the future with all the issues that affected
her play in the past.
From a parent’s point of view, it was great to have someone outside
the family with credibility to discuss these issues with her. She
readily accepted your ideas, guidance and counseling and again, the
results were outstanding. We know that we will be in touch again
with you soon to develop a “maintenance” program for her as she
continues down the path of achieving the high goals that she has for
herself.
Thanks so much for your time with Allison; she really enjoyed the
time she spent with you, and she feels, as my wife and I do, that
she really got a lot out of the Mental Edge program. Thanks again!”
Respectfully,
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For additional information regarding the newsletter articles or to
schedule an appointment
please call 763-439-5246 or simply email
Dawn@MentalEdgeNow.com
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