It’s no secret that having ADHD doesn’t mean that a child can’t find success in sport, school, and life. Yet finding that blueprint for success can sometimes be easier said than done and getting tested is oftentimes the first step towards molding that blueprint.  ADHD is far from a one size fits all; each individual diagnosed with ADHD responds uniquely to different environments and a path to success looks different for each individual. In fact, there are different types of ADHD diagnoses that vary quite a bit from each other.  That being said, there are common signs and behaviors that are often associated with children who have ADHD. These behaviors […]

You’ve seen your child practice, train, and compete more than anyone else. And regardless of whether they’re an all-state point guard or working to crack the varsity roster, they’ve got untapped potential, more gas left in the tank, an extra gear. That extra gear is your athlete’s ability to get more, to go further, in sport and performance.  Sport psychology is the pursuit of that gear, and a way for your athlete to find it. What It Means to Have an Extra Gear, and How Sport Psychology Can Unlock It Athletes frequently talk about an extra gear as the capacity to play beyond expectations.  It’s the ability to fight through […]

See Dr. Carly Anderson in a video sponsored by the Golden Gophers on mental health and student athletes. Watch the video at GopherSports.com

See Premier Sport Psychology’s Dr. Chrissy Holm Talk to the Twins T.C. Bear About Mental Health Awareness at MLB.com

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Olympians and occasional athletes faced the same foe this past year: uncertainty. COVID-19’s rapid spread canceled competitions and temporarily closed several gyms. What’s the best approach for climbing over the pandemic wall and getting back on track? Two mental health professionals shared advice for building resilience and staying motivated for athletes of all levels. Guests: Carly Anderson is a licensed psychologist who directs sport psychology services at the University of Minnesota. She is also co-owner of Premier Sport Psychology, PLLC. Kate Miller is the leadership and well-being coordinator for Columbia Athletics at Columbia University in New York. Listen here.