Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC

Mental Performance Coach • Chicago Blackhawks/Rockford IceHogs • she/her

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

Coaches: Think like a farmer 🚜🧑🏼‍🌾

• Provide the best possible conditions for growth
• Don't blame the crops for not growing fast enough
• Yelling at the crops doesn't help anyone
• Remove the weeds
• Don't uproot crops before they've had a chance to grow

[Rockford IceHogs @goicehogs]

Big congrats to Blackhawks Development Coach and PWHL Minnesota captain, @KendallCoyne!

[PWHL @thepwhlofficial]

World. Record. Broken.

📰 https://t.co/j3uTTIY8Yp

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

If every player on a team commits to helping their teammates get better, each player will have a whole team of people committed to helping them improve.

Imagine how much better you'd get if you had an entire team of people who had your back and wanted to help you succeed.

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

You can't always choose your circumstances, but you can choose how you will respond to those circumstances.

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

If a player is told to fix a mistake and they continue to make that mistake, it doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t coachable.

Sometimes, the problem lies in the person providing the feedback, rather than the one receiving it.

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

Don't wait until your battery is completely drained to recharge it.

Prioritize self-care!

[Compete Every Day® @CompeteEveryDay]

#Mentalperformance #coach @SamLeavens1T discusses our internal battle with perfectionism and performance, growth, and why visualization is more powerful than "believe it and you'll manifest it."

Listen: https://t.co/TjXixGxFX9

#podcast #mindsetmatters #mindsetshift #compete

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

Do not compare your day 1 to someone else’s day 100

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

@BrianCmiles @_laurenjohnson_ @Justinsua The Dream Team 🤩🔥

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

Failure and mistakes are not final destinations. They're part of the journey.

Learn from your failure, learn from your mistakes, get better, and try again.

[Elev8Educ8Rejuven8 @Elev8Educ8]

Catch up on some of the most recent #podcast episodes!

Joshua @lifrakattack : https://t.co/ZdixnDExCw
Sam @SamLeavens1T: https://t.co/h0UIK1aP6X
Jesse @JesseDMichel: https://t.co/Z51ghppnsv
Austin @AustinByler14: https://t.co/BYNuoQPpWS

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

Anyone can provide support and encouragement when things are going well.

Strong, effective leaders can provide that same support and encouragement when things become more challenging and frustrating.

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

@Elev8Educ8 Thanks for having me on!! Had such a great time chatting with you 🙌🏼

[Elev8Educ8Rejuven8 @Elev8Educ8]

Powerful reflections and insight in Episode 80 of the Elev8 #podcast - Sharpening Skills with @SamLeavens1T

Apple: https://t.co/h0UIK1aP6X
Pandora: https://t.co/07fQZPoC4S

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

Here’s what you can expect on game day if you aren’t getting enough quality sleep:

• Decreased concentration
• Decreased ability to manage emotions
• Decreased alertness and reaction time
• Decreased ability to make quick decisions in a game
• Increased likelihood of injury

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

Mid-Week Reminder:

You do not need to run yourself into the ground before you've "earned" rest.

Self-care should be a priority, not a reward.

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

When you’re lacking motivation to keep moving forward, take a moment to remind yourself why you started.

[Sam Leavens, MS, CMPC @SamLeavens1T]

4 Principles You Should Adopt:

1. Be impeccable with your word.

2. Don't take anything personally.

3. Don't make assumptions.

4. Always do your best.

(@donMiguelRuiz)

[Hannah Huesman, MS, CMPC @hannah_huesman]

Happy #NWGSD!

I LOVE my job and I wouldn’t be here without the women who paved the road before me.

Hears to continuously adding more incredible women to the sports world!

Get on board.
We aren’t going anywhere. 💪

#NationalWomenandGirlsinSportsDay