Everybody likes to win. However, everybody does not like to compete. Most people prefer the easy win over an unworthy competitor vs. the tough loss against a worthy competitor. The reason for this starts with one’s mindset on how they view competition. If your mindset is one that sees the purpose of competition as a […]
Unforced errors are typically what athletes view as in-game mistakes. These mistakes are a result of carelessness rather than the skill or effort of an opponent. While these tactical in-game errors are important to avoid, I’d like to offer an alternative perspective on unforced errors. Strategic unforced errors are what lead to these tactical unforced […]
This may be obvious, but research suggest that athletes who prepare for stress in advance deal with stress better. However, although this is obvious, few coaches actually spend any time teaching coping mechanisms. I would argue the main reason for this gap in the coaching community is knowledge. As the saying goes, you can only […]