Kassia in prime video coaching form - bringing quality feedback but in a fun, light hearted way that makes the surfer feel relaxed but motivated to improve Written by Hannah at HB Athlete Mindset – Sport Psychology / Mental Health for Athletes Todays athletes are growing up in a completely different landscape to the one many former professionals started in. There’s more video. More exposure. More information. More pressure. When I spent a week in the Indian Ocean learning fro

By HB Athlete Mindset – Sport Psychology / Mental Health Support for Athletes Many athletes grow up believing that progress only happens when they push harder, stay longer, grind more intensely, or “want it” more than everyone else. But what I learned while spending time with former two decades-deep professional surfer Kassia Meador  is something far more aligned with what research in sport psychology, nervous-system regulation and long-term athlete development actually sh

Kassia in teaching / coaching mode

Most athletes would probably say yes. We see ourselves as the ones cheering, motivating, and backing up our teammates. But your real value shows when things don’t go your way... Picture this: you lose your spot, you’re benched, or your minutes drop. How do you react? Do you grumble, pull back, or quietly switch off? Or do you refocus and support the team harder than ever? The difference between being a fair-weather teammate and a truly great one lies right there. As a forme

Have you ever had someone doubt your ability—and felt it seep into your game / performance? Every athlete, from beginners to pros, hears outside opinions. What matters is how you respond. Three truths: (1) People will doubt you. (2) You can’t control their opinions. (3) You can choose not to buy into it. Take Serena Williams for example; Across decades she was scrutinised for everything from her body to her right to dominate. Her response? Treat the noise as fuel and double-d

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Success in sport isn’t just about talent and training—mental strength is the real game-changer. If you or your youth athlete struggle...

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Many athletes, at various stages of their careers, ask me, "How can I manage my nerves on competition day?" I’ve grappled with this...

It’s thrilling to watch your favourite athlete or team mount a dramatic comeback towards the end of a competition. The excitement,...

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