ACG Sports Mental Performance

A strong sense of identity is crucial for young athletes. This month, we're exploring Athletic Identity, Pressure, and Expectations. Learn more and get practical tools for your athlete in our next MindLab session on Monday, April 20. Your first month is free at: go.acgperformance.com/acgsports-mind… #athletes #sports #mentalperformance #youthsports

THE PEP-TALK THAT WON MARCH MADNESS Michigan's L.J. Cason helped Yaxel Lendeborg lock in with an inspiring pep-talk. Here's why this worked and how you can replicate it with your teammates. #sports #mentalperformance #athlete #basketball #motivation #mentalgame

Young athletes who buckle under pressure in games should try this simple technique.

Kids don’t quit sports because they’re lazy. It’s usually: - Burnout - Self-doubt - It’s not fun anymore All 3 are preventable. #youthsports #mentalperformance #coachlife #athletes #confidence

ACG Coach Lexi shares some of the mental skills she uses as a #HYROX athlete. With skills like these, we know she's going to crush it at the World Championships this summer. 💪

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the ACG team — Remember, no pinching or luck is required when you have the right mental tools and mindset. ✨ #sports #mentalperformance #athletes #mindset

The other night @BamAdebayo became the second-highest scorer in NBA history. During his post-game interview, Bam mentioned that at halftime he had to stay locked in and focused so he could carry the same mindset into the rest of the game. Great reminder that elite performance isn’t just about talent—it’s about focus, composure, and the ability to reset and execute.

Sports parents: don’t focus on today’s score, focus on next year’s passion and drive. Long-term development > short-term wins. DJ breaks it down in this month’s @RushSoccer Parent Playbook. 📓 #sports #mentalperformance #athletes #parents #rush #soccer #mentalgame

This is who you’re asking to help you with your mental game btw

Here's one of our mental performance coaches' takeaways from Alysa Liu’s Olympic comeback. 🥇 #alysaliu #olympics #mentalgame #mentalperformance

Eileen Gu's unwavering confidence on display when a journalist asked if her silver medal wins were more like gold medal losses 👀 #athlete #mentalgame #sports #confidence #eileengu

What does resiliency look like to you? To us, it's Kimmy Repond getting up and persevering through her freestyle skate after falling THREE times. Many athletes would quit. She didn't. How athletes respond to moments like these is what creates resilience.

Are parents of athletes ruining it for their kids? 👀 In a new survey shared by @espn, a whopping 40% of sports officials cited unruly parents at youth sporting events. What do you think? Parents can create a better environment for their athlete with these tips. #sports #youthsports #sportsparents #athletes #mentalperformance

Proud mental performance coach moments 🥹

What does “mental toughness” actually mean and how do athletes achieve it? DJ breaks down how parents can teach mental toughness to their athlete with these questions and skills, in this month's @RushSoccer #ParentPlaybook. #sports #mentalperformance #athletes #parents

The right mindset can get you the gold. 🙌🥇🏆 #IliaMalinin #mindset #mentality

Wise words from @TomBrady on just how crucial mental performance is for athletes.

Those sweet mental performance skills are the cherry on top 🍦 #sports #mentalgame #cunha #manunited #meme

Are you an athlete who only focuses on physical training? No experience with mental training? Get started with an ACG coach today.

@AlexHonnold, world-renowned American professional rock climber, explains how he mentally prepared for climbing the Taipei 101 skyscraper, in an interview with @jayshetty. He didn’t just train his body, he visualized every move before it ever happened. Visualization is a crucial mental skill that we teach athletes here at ACG.