by Coach Jen Matthews | Oct 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Put me in a conversation with any athlete and we’ll all say the same thing about injury. We avoid injury at all costs because injury means not playing and not playing is usually not an option. Which leads me to the question: how do athletes avoid injury? We could cite...
by Coach Jen Matthews | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
The beginning of anything is a great time to reflect on what’s come before and what lies ahead and for most, this is especially true in the beginning of the year. The trap inherent in reflecting at the new year is that it can easily transport you to past or future...
by Coach Jen Matthews | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
In 2016 I finished my MA in Transpersonal Psychology (TP) which is the psychological study of human potential. One of the things I love about TP is the non-judgmental way it values and explores a diverse range of religious and cultural traditions. In particular, it...
by Coach Jen Matthews | Oct 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
While I help a variety of people in my coaching practice, the group I am the most passionate about supporting is athletes. When I talk about my passion for this work, many people are instantly curious and wonder why athletes need extra help. If you’ve ever known an...
by Coach Jen Matthews | Sep 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Fear is a funny thing. It’s an emotion, an experience, a safety mechanism for survival and a mindset that can occupy your thoughts to the point of deeply influencing your choices and behaviors. Not all emotions occupy so much functionality AND not all emotions are so...