by admin | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
How many times has a coach told you to “just focus on what you can control”? And yes, your effort, attitude, and work ethic matter. But here’s what nobody tells you: the environment you’re in shapes your brain in ways that directly affect your...
by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | May 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sports have always been about more than winning. They’re about identity, belonging, pushing limits, and finding out what you’re made of. For LGBTQ+ athletes, that experience carries an extra layer, one that can be isolating at times, and profoundly...
by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in the context of mental health treatment. And yes, it was originally developed to help people manage intense emotions and build more stable lives. But here’s what doesn’t get talked...
by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve done everything right. The training, the film, the reps. You know this sport. You’ve performed well in practice more times than you can count. But the moment the lights come on, the championship meet, the college showcase, the professional tryout,...
by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’ve put in the work. The early mornings, the extra reps, the film sessions. Your physical conditioning is on point. But when it’s game time, or race day, or the big audition, something shifts. Your mind starts working against you instead of for you....
by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You know the feeling. Something happens, a comment from a coach, a conflict with a friend, a bad grade, a frustrating loss, and suddenly your emotions are running the show. You react before you think. You say something you regret. You spiral for hours over something...
