The mental part of your game has a strong influence on your physical performance. From thinking negative thoughts to setting unreasonable expectations, your cognitions can make or break your performance. The relationship between the mental game and the physical game is reciprocal. Not being physically ready for training or competition will result in a poor […]…
I’m really excited to announce the release of The Agility Handler’s Guide To Fleet Feet. Over the last few weeks I’ve received many emails in response to one of my blog posts asking about what you can do to help improve your footwork, especially for agility. To answer that question, I sat down with my […]…
Have you ever wondered how some of the top agility handlers can make running their dogs look so easy? Yes their dogs can move, but so can they. Here’s a look at what Kim and I have been up to while she prepares for the IFCS Championship in May down in Texas and we get […]…
I’ve had a lot of interest and many questions about the footwork drill I posted last week. There were more than a few people who really liked the idea of working on their agility and coordination but weren’t quite sure about the different movements in parts of the drill. So I set out to make […]…
While I usually focus on the benefits of mental training for physical performances, physical training has just as important a role in your mental performances. Self-confidence and anxiety are two important factors that have significant effects on your performance and are strongly related to your physical capabilities. When you develop strong physical skills, you improve […]…