Dr. Hale would like all new and existing clients to know that he is open for business and is happy to offer Video (e.g., Skype, Facetime, etc) or phone counselling sessions if you feel you would rather stay at home during the COVID19 outbreak. 

Take care, play hard, and stay healthy!

Dr. Hale has launched Headfirst mental coaching and mentoring programs in Canada.

Cognitive (Psychological or Mental) and Emotional skills go hand in hand with the training required to perform at your best. This is true in business, school, sport, and ones personal life.  Mental skills are essential for maximizing sporting performance. With over a decade of experience Dr. Hale has found top performing athletes exhibit a majority of the following skills:

·      Attention control

·      Balance (sport / life)

·      Confidence & Drive to excel

·      Courage

·      Communication skills

·      Discipline & Responsibility / ownership of their performances

·      Evaluation

·      Enthusiasm

·      Focus Game / race / training

·      Goal setting

·      Imagery / visualization

·      Intensity

·      Monitoring (race / self / strategy)

·      Positive self-image

·      Routines

·      Self-belief

·      Self-talk (positive / negative)

·      Stress minimization

This is by no means an inclusive list. Taking time to talk with Dr. Hale 1:1 will help you to target your strengths and which of these skill need further development. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is an essential first step in consistently performing at your best.