Texas Center for Sport Psychology

11/18/2025

Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body

You train your body every day — strength, speed, repetition.
But what about your mind? Most athletes don’t realize they’re leaving 50% of their potential untapped — in their mindset.

Too often, mental training is ignored — treated like something that “just happens.”
That’s why Dr. Julie “Dr. J” Wiernik is changing the game.

“Every top-tier athlete, from local to Olympic level, trains their mind as hard as their body.” – Dr. Julie Wiernik

Her Mental Fundamentals series makes mental training simple and accessible — 20 short, powerful video lessons to build confidence, focus, and resilience that lasts.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, these lessons bridge the gap between talent and mental toughness.

Because true performance isn’t just physical — it’s psychological.
And every athlete deserves to feel confident when it counts.

Read the full blog and get access to her Getting Gritty program: https://bit.ly/BlogYoungAthletes

Discover how the Mental Fundamentals are transforming the way athletes train — from the inside out.

11/17/2025

The Missing Coach -Every athlete has a coach for their swing, stride, and strength.
But who’s coaching their mind?

Athletes are told to “shake it off,” “stay focused,” and “be confident.”
But nobody teaches them how.

That’s where mental training comes in — the missing link between talent and true performance.

“Everyone takes ground balls — but who’s teaching them how to take a mental one?” – Dr. Julie Wiernik

🎯 Start training the mental game today.
Read the blog and then sign up for Dr. J’s Mental Fundamentals video series and see why mindset is the most important muscle you’ll ever train.

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Physical skill gets you in the game, but mental skill keeps you there. Every athlete needs mental training just as much as strength and conditioning.

11/16/2025

The world sees the spotlight. Few see the strain.

When an 18-year-old signs an $8 million contract, everyone cheers. But behind every headline was a younger athlete suddenly carrying the weight of pressure, perfectionism, and public judgment.

Today’s players aren’t just competing on the field — they’re performing under a microscope. Every move recorded. Every mistake replayed. Every comment is analyzed.

Dr. Julie “Dr. J” Wiernik, sport psychologist and founder of Gettin’ Gritty, helps athletes build the inner resilience to handle success without losing themselves.

“If you want your child to go far, teach them it’s okay to fail.” – Dr. Julie Wiernik

Because perfection doesn’t create greatness — perspective does. And learning to balance ambition with self-compassion is what keeps athletes thriving, not just winning.

⚡ Ready to explore the mental side of sports?
Read the blog: www.gettingritty.com/pressure-perfectionism-success

11/11/2025

As a military and sport psychologist, Dr. J is so grateful to offer justice and healing to our military veterans and heroes who suffer so much through sexual assaults, combat PTSD and other wounds they have had in our in our military settings. Please go out of your way to make someone feel special and thank them for their service. I don’t think people have any idea of the wounds they are carrying with them on a constant basis. And so many of our Veterans are civilian workers who haven’t gotten paid in the last few weeks and are suffering even more. Being gritty is an understatement coming back from indescribable trauma.

11/10/2025

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Dr. J has over 20 years of expertise as a clinical sport psychologist helping young athletes, parents, collegiate and professional athletes, and Olympic hopefuls reach their full potential on and off the field. Dr. J has taken her 20+ years of experience and has created a much-needed mental skills t...