Your Pathway to Higher Performance

Legendary Basketball Coach Bobby Cremins says "Linda LeClaire and Dr. Bryce Young are the best Sport Psychology Team I have worked with in my coaching career. They created a complete Mental Toughness Training Program for our College of Charleston Basketball team. This program definitely made a difference in our season! I recommend them highly!"

Mar

05

The Confidence Factor

Posted by Linda LeClaire | Posted in The Confidence Factor | Posted on Mar 05,2009

 

          “Linda, I just wanted you to know how much I am celebrating your new book , The Confidence Factor and all that I am learning while reading it! I was captivated and could not put it down as I traveled last Friday. It made the craziness and delayed flight no problem what-so-ever!
I have only several pages to go and am loving every aspect of this brilliant piece of work!
Congrats on such a great contribution to life and sports.”
                                                            Lisa Duncan, President of Teaching Concepts

Thank you, Lisa! You are a leader in life and sports! Congratulations to you for all your good work.

 

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Mar

05

Use Your Eyes to Raise Your Performance!

Posted by Linda LeClaire | Posted in Tips for Peak Performance | Posted on Mar 05,2009

Your eyes do make a difference!
"I'm ready! Give me your best pitch!"
“I’m ready! Give me your best pitch!”
 
Let me tell you the story of this young hitter. His name is Jacob. He is two years old. His dad and his grandfather are baseball coaches. In fact, his grandfather is a Hall of Fame Baseball Coach. You could say little Jacob is around baseball players more than the average two year old. He loves baseball. After games, he is the first one out on the field to run the  bases. If there is a bat any where near him, he will pick it up and start swinging. He has probably broken more lamps and knick knacks at two years than most people do in a life time! He just can’t help himself. He loves to swing that bat. Notice his stance. Pretty good, wouldn’t you say!
 
Now, notice his eyes. He has already learned that his eyes are an important part  of hitting a baseball. How has he learned this at such a young age? Observation. Yes, he observes the athletes around him as he follows his dad and grandfather around on the field. He has picked up naturally the most important key to high level performance.
 
You can too! Observe great athletes in action. Their eyes exude confidence. They are totally focused in on the action they are performing. Your eyes do make a difference. You easily know when an athlete is tuned in or out by how he or she is using her eyes. Is he rolling his eyes? Are his eyes darting back and forth? Are his eyes focused and strong? Your eyes can change your energy from scattered or stuck energy to energy that is flowing freely and in balance.
 
Do it yourself. Experiment with using your eyes in different ways. Notice how your energy shifts with the focus coming from your eyes. You have complete control over your eyes. So take advantage of this powerful tool and use your eyes in competition to raise your performance!
 
For more information on how your eyes help you to raise your performance in any area of life, go to our Products page to get your copy of our newest book, The Confidence Factor. I have a feeling we are going to see much more of little Jacob on the baseball field!
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Mar

02

College of Charleston Men’s Basketball Ends Regular Season With Big Win!

Posted by Linda LeClaire | Posted in Basketball | Posted on Mar 02,2009

The Clock is winding down. "Can this really be my last home game?"

The Clock is winding down. "Can this really be my last home game?"

We had an awesome weekend with the College of Charleston Men’s Basketball Team. It was Senior night at the game on Saturday. Jermaine Johnson, Marcus Hammond and Dustin Scott gave inspiring performances in their last game at Carolina Arena in Charleston, SC. Tears were shed in abundance as the clock ran down on a victory for the graduating seniors. The team with Head Coach Bobby Cremins finished the regular season with a 23-7 record.

Here are some photos from the night! Can you see the joy in their eyes?
And maybe some sadness, too? We’ll miss you guys!
 
 
Dustin Scott and Linda LeClaire sharing a Pre Game Moment

Dustin Scott and Linda LeClaire sharing a Pre Game Moment

 
A Proud Dad! Marcus Hammond and his Dad after the game!

A Proud Dad! Marcus Hammond and his Dad after the game!

Game Time!
Game Time!
Jermaine Johnson and Dr. Bryce Young enjoying the post game fun!
Jermaine Johnson and Dr. Bryce Young enjoying the post game fun!
Coach Cremins signing basketballs after the game!
Coach Cremins signing basketballs after the game!

 

Marcus Hammond signing autographes for the future Cougar Hopefuls!
Marcus Hammond signing autographes for the future Cougar Hopefuls!
Future Cougar Star-Jermaine Johnson, Jr.
Future Cougar Star-Jermaine Johnson, Jr.

 

Comments!

We thought you’d enjoy reading some of the comments we have received. Feel free to post your comment. We’d love to hear from you!

Jessa writes:

“I recently read, “Yes, God speaks to women too!” and was greatly inspired by the book! Linda LeClaire does such a wonderful job of clearly depicting our bodies as energy systems with important needs that are up to us to fulfill. Since reading this book I have achieved a greater understanding of how deeply connected our thoughts and minds are to our physical bodies and how powerful this connection is in fulfilling purpose and potential in our lives.  The new awareness I have gained has greatly increased my ability to realize my goals.  I thoroughly look forward to reading “The Confidence Factor.”

Andy writes:

“From ‘The Courtside Coach’, I regularly use Dr. Young’s tips: “Replace the Bad – Replay the Good,” “What You Visualize, You CAN Realize,” “Down the Middle Solves the Riddle,” are three examples.  Challenge yourself to tune in to the work of Dr. Young and Linda LeClaire.  Contact them and get on their schedule.  You’ll thank yourself forever!”

 April writes:

“Linda has been an inspiration! I read her book and reread a chapter each time before I play a tennis match. The end result is I’m playing my best tennis YET, but more importantly, I’m enjoying competition for the first time,,,,,,I HAVE CONFIDENCE!!!!”

Thank you Jessa, Andy and April for your kind and generous words!

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Feb

20

Dr. Bryce Young named PTR South Carolina Member of the Year!

Posted by Linda LeClaire | Posted in News | Posted on Feb 20,2009

Congratulations Dr. Bryce Young
PTR South Carolina Member of the Year!
Dan Santorum, Dr. Bryce Young, Dennis Van Der Meer
Dan Santorum, Dr. Bryce Young, Dennis Van Der Meer

 The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week and we are proud to announce that 
Dr. Bryce Young was named the PTR Member of the year for South Carolina!

This prestigious award was presented to the “well-traveled sports psychologist and author” during the PTR International Tennis Symposium that is midway through its 60-plus on-court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships at Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club.            
The PTR selects “one member who has displayed the utmost in professionalism on and off the tennis court” to be honored as State Member of the Year.  Honorees are active in tennis in their communities and show dedication and service to PTR.  Not all states have an honoree.
           PTR, operating from its HHI headquarters, is the largest global organization of tennis-teaching professionals with more than 13,000 members in 122 countries.

 
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Feb

08

The Courtside Coach

Posted by Linda LeClaire | Posted in Tennis | Posted on Feb 08,2009

Hobson Performance Tennis Academy

Hobson Performance Tennis Academy

  
We are proud to announce that the Hobson Performance Tennis Academy in Snellville, Georgia
at the Eastside Athletic Club is using  The Courtside Coach  by Dr. Bryce Young and Dr. Linda Bunker with all its academy students!
Pictured above are some of the Hobson Academy students proudly displaying their copy of  The Courtside Coach!
Go to our Products page to order your copies today!
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Jan

20

The Confidence Factor

Posted by Linda LeClaire | Posted in The Confidence Factor | Posted on Jan 20,2009

 

The Confidence Factor

 

“Provocative! The sections on the mental and emotional bodies and the four elements of energy are powerful stimulators. The five energy traps and the conditions that trigger them resonate. There is a nucleus here. A transforming undercurrent. On its own The Confidence Factor may not change your life, but it can change the way you think about living in a positive, confident, productive way. Well done Linda. You hit the spot!”          George Napier – Chairman & CEO Prince Sports, Inc.

book-the-confidence-factor-cover 

We are happy to announce that The Confidence Factor has arrived!

Many of you have been asking us when it would be available for purchase. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and for your patience.  If you pre-ordered The Confidence Factor, your autographed copy is in the mail! 

If you haven’t already ordered  The Confidence Factor, go to our Products page now for details on ordering.

We are looking forward to hearing from you and getting your feed back on this much awaited book.

“Finally! A practical, easy to use book on how to activate confidence from within!  Linda LeClaire is the best Mental Coach I have worked with in my coaching career. Her work on Confidence is groundbreaking!  If you want your athletes, no matter the sport, to play with more confidence, then this book is for you. Linda knows coaches and she knows athletes. Its short, concise chapters offer step by step directions on how to activate confidence. This is exactly what coaches and athletes want and need! I recommend it highly!”                                                                  Coach Bobby Cremins -

College of Charleston Head Coach, Former Georgia Tech Head Coach,
Three ACC Tournament Championships, National Coach of the Year

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Jan

12

Linda and Bryce’s Travel Schedule

Posted by Linda LeClaire | Posted in Travel Schedule 2009 | Posted on Jan 12,2009

2009 Travel and Seminar  Schedule

 

 

January 1-11            Minnesota

January 12               Hilton Head Island, SC

January 16               Wexford Country Club Seminar

Jan. 29-Feb. 1         College of Charleston Men’s Basketball, Charleston, SC

February 5               Hilton Head Plantation Seminar 

February 7               Wild Dunes Country Club Seminar, Charleston, SC

February 9               Wexford Golf Team Seminar

February 11             Sea Pines Country Club Seminar, Hilton Head Island, SC

February 11             College of Charleston Men’s Basketball, Charleston, SC

February 14 – 20    PTR International Tennis Symposium
                                       Linda and Bryce will each be presenting an hour long presentation
                                       at the Symposium.

February 15             Bryce speaks at PTR International Symposium at 2:30 PM 
                                      Topic: Yes, We Can Be Mental Coaches!”

February 17             Linda speaks at PTR International Symposium at 11:30 AM 
                                      Topic: The Confidence Factor!

February 17            Dr. Bryce Young and Linda LeClaire will be teaching their
                                      “Mastering the Mental Side” seminar from 6:30 – 9:30 PM.

February 26-29      College of Charleston Men’s Basketball, Charleston, SC 

March 5-9                 University of Virginia Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams
                                      Charlottesville, Virginia

March 6-9                SoCon Basketball Tournament, Chattanooga, Tennessee
                                     Go Cougars!

March -April          Spring Break Tennis
                                    Linda and Bryce work with top College Tennis Teams meeting on
                                    beautiful Hilton Head Island

April 1                      Brianna’s 4th birthday! Linda to Minnesota!

May 13- 18             NCAA Tennis-Texas

May 21                    Hilton Head Country Club Seminar

June                         Minnesota

June 27-30           New York Seminars

July  20-28           Hawaii
                                   Linda and Bryce will be featured speakers at the USTA Hawaii 
                                   Annual Coaches Conference. We will also being presenting at seminars
                                   at Oahu Club and Sommerville’s Clubs while in Hawaii.

Aug./Sept.               Minnesota

October 8                 Natalie’s second Birthday! Linda and Bryce to Minnesota!

October 16-18       College of Charleston Men’s Basketball Team

November 16-18  College of Charleston Men’s Basketball Team

December 4-6      Texas Tennis Coaches Convention

                                    Linda and Bryce will be keynoting this fabulous convention held at
                                    John Newcomb’s Ranch, Courtesy of Prince Sports, Inc. Topics
                                     include: The Confidence Factor, The Courtside Coach
                                     and Energy Traps.

December 16-18  ITA College Tennis Coaches Convention

                                     Linda and Bryce will be speaking at this prestious convention for
                                     College Tennis Coaches Courtesy of Prince Sports, Inc. Their topic
                                      will be The Confidence Factor

 

                         

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