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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show

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LGR 288: Building Resilience and Performing Under Pressure with Dr. Kate Lund is an episode from Lax Goalie Rat Podcast by Coach Damon Wilson.

This episode is 37:48 long.

This episode was published on Jan 12, 2026.

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