Former Paralympian Transforming Timbers’ Mindset as Team’s Mental Performance Coach

Former Paralympian transforming Timbers’ mindset as team’s mental performance coach

PORTLAND, Ore. — Before the start of every match, the Portland Timbers sit together in the locker room, close their eyes and collectively take a deep breath before exhaling slowly.

Former Paralympian takes holistic approach as Portland Timbers' mental performance coach

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Before the start of every match, the Portland Timbers sit together in the locker room, close their eyes and collectively take a deep breath before exhaling slowly. Lacey Henderson quietly tells the players to ground themselves, feeling the floor beneath their feet. “Then I’ll drop something to meditate on. Most recently I said something to the effect of making sure that you are really proud of where you’ve been and having f…