Dear Pressure…

About a year ago, an athlete and I sat down for a session with the word pressure bouncing around our previous conversations. I asked them to write a letter starting with “Dear Pressure” and let whatever came to mind fall on the page. The result was a beautiful exploration of the relationship with pressure. Some good, some bad, and everything in between.

Take the time to read through the letter and think about how pressure plays a part in your performance. You can also ask your athlete(s)/child to write their own letter and discuss the feelings and opportunities that come along with pressure.

For some helpful information to discuss pressure with youth athletes, check out this article from Frontiers For Young Minds.