This spring, middle and high school athletes can learn a blend of ancient and modern techniques from two seasoned mindfulness teachers with a combined 30 years of coaching and teaching experience. 

Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.

– Bill Russell, 12-time NBA All-Star

It’s no secret that we are our own biggest obstacle to playing our best. Every serious competitor works as hard as they can. But how do we win the “mental game” of handling pressure, bouncing back from disappointments, and overcoming self-doubt?

Professional athletes, Olympians, and college and high school teams have turned to mindfulness to achieve peak performance and to “get out of their own way”. They know that decades of research demonstrate the effectiveness of mindfulness for

• Improved focus

• Greater body awareness for better performance and reduced risk of injuries

• Easing challenging emotions and mental “chatter”

• Faster recovery from stress and setbacks

• Increased resistance to illness

Join us for a free introductory session on Tuesday, April 18, 6 - 7 pm, at the Riekes Center, 3455 Edison Way in Menlo Park. You’ll get:

• Experience using a range of simple practices for beginners

• A start at putting mindfulness to work in your training and performance

• Perspective from an elite athlete on how mindfulness has helped them up their game

• You’ll learn about our 4-session workshop on integrating mindfulness practices into your life on and off the field!

Register here for this free session:

Instructors: 

Andy Kitt is a Teen Success Coach at Village Coaches. He taught mindfulness as well as History and Economics at the Menlo School from 2004-2020. And has been practicing meditation for 20 years.

Mark Newton is Executive Director of the Riekes Center.