<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ally Hudder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental performance consulting for teams, individuals, and coaches.]]></description><link>https://www.prepperformance.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:45:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.prepperformance.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Confidence in Sport: Why You Don’t Have to Feel Confident to Perform Confidently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confidence is something almost every athlete wants more of. It can feel like the difference between stepping into competition feeling ready and stepping in with hesitation or nerves. When an athlete is confident, we often assume they believe in themselves, trust their abilities, and feel ready to perform. But what happens when you don’t feel confident? Does that mean you can’t perform well? I don’t think it does. One of the most important things athletes can learn is that you don’t have to...]]></description><link>https://www.prepperformance.ca/post/confidence-in-sport-why-you-don-t-have-to-feel-confident-to-perform-confidently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa7fae6657220a882754405</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:47:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd2c0d_68da54e2bb094118b1a31603e9368bd9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ahmentalperformanc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Mental Performance Consulting and Why it Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people think about athletic development, they often focus on physical training, technical skills, and competition preparation. These are all essential parts of performance, but one area that is often overlooked is the mental side of sport. Mental performance consulting focuses on helping athletes develop the mental skills needed to perform consistently, especially in situations where pressure, uncertainty, or setbacks are present. Just like physical skills, mental skills can be...]]></description><link>https://www.prepperformance.ca/post/what-is-mental-performance-consulting-and-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca87439ff7d57ccdbac0e2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:25:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd2c0d_acdae15f324442da9cc14880a0db37ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ahmentalperformanc</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>