LGR 288: Building Resilience and Performing Under Pressure with Dr. Kate Lund

Dr. Kate Lund, psychologist, best-selling author, and host of The Optimized Mind podcast, shares powerful strategies for building mental resilience in lacrosse goalies and young athletes. In this conversation, we explore: The Relaxation Response Technique: A simple 5-minute daily practice using breathing and a calming word/phrase to modulate stress and build emotional control Pre-Game Routines & Visualization: How to create a solid foundation of confidence before stepping on the field Managing Emotions on the Sidelines: Why parent stress transfers to players and what to do about it The "Even Keel" Mindset: How to celebrate great saves without losing focus for the next shot Processing Failure: The importance of sitting with disappointment rather than sweeping it under the rug The Daily Wins Exercise: Writing down 3-5 things that went well each day to counteract negative thought patterns The Car Ride Home: How parents can support their goalie after tough games Dr. Lund also discusses her new book, Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting, and shares insights from her personal journey with resilience, starting from childhood challenges with hydrocephalus to becoming a competitive tennis player. Connect with Dr. Kate Lund: Website: katelundspeaks.com Instagram: @dr_kate_lund LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kate-lund