The short answer to why potential is overrated is because only 3 types of people in the world value it: 1) Parents 2) Teachers, and 3) Developmental Coaches. For every other person, potential has no value at all outside of your ability to harness it. Why Potential Is Valued Parents see potential as hope. Every […]
Goal setting can either elevate your performance or drown you in stress—your approach determines which. When you tie your self-worth to outcome goals, pressure mounts and stress overwhelms you. Conversely, designing goals that guide your effort without burdening you with what you can’t control keeps your focus sharp and prevents stress from spiraling out of […]
We all know that on-field performance isn’t just built in the gym or on the practice field—it starts in your head. Over the years, I’ve seen athletes who are in top physical shape still struggle to break through that mental barrier. That’s why I always stress the importance of mental skills training, which always includes […]