The FORGED Huddle

WHAT WE BELIEVE.

Weekly writing on athlete development, coaching, wellness, mental performance and access, for the athletes, coaches and parents in the FORGED community.

We're moving

We're moving our Substack and other posts into one place on our website. Every week we'll add something new, so check back, and bring along the parents and coaches in your circle.

PerformanceAugust 8, 2026

What I’ve Learned Watching Elite Athletes Up Close

Personal observations from years inside the elite athlete world.

MentalAugust 4, 2026

Mental Performance Isn’t a Bonus — It’s the Foundation

Why the mental side should be trained like the physical side.

Access & OpportunityJuly 29, 2026

The Recruiting Game Is Broken. Here’s What Actually Works.

An honest take on recruiting: what coaches want versus what athletes think they want.

WellnessJuly 24, 2026

The Wellness Conversation No One Is Having With Athletes

Body image, athlete identity and burnout: the things most camps never address.

PerformanceJuly 4, 2026

What Most Coaches Get Wrong About Development

Common coaching mistakes that stall athlete growth.

PerformanceJune 29, 2026

Signs You’ve Hit the Ceiling of Where You Are

Hitting the ceiling is normal. Here is what it looks like, and what elite athletes do about it.

Access & OpportunityJune 17, 2026

Why I Built FORGED (And Who It’s Really For)

The origin story: the gap I saw in athlete development and the problem FORGED exists to solve.

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WANT TO HOST A FORGED SUMMIT?

We're accepting facility and club inquiries across all sports. If you have the space and the community, let's build something together.