One of the most overused clichés to tell young athletes after they lose is that there’s no such thing as losing, only learning. Unfortunately, this statement doesn’t apply to all athletes. For some athletes a loss is just a loss because they don’t learn anything from it. However, there is a reason for this that makes […]
As you can imagine, there are many factors that define the mindset of a great coach. How a coach views motivation, discipline, pre/post season conditioning, goal setting, and game planning are all factors that have a profound impact on the mindset of coaching. Carol S. Dweck defines mindset in her preeminent book Mindset: The New Psychology […]
Confidence is the fundamental building block for every aspect of performance, mental toughness, and resilience in sports. For those who lack confidence, it’s critical to understand that confidence is a product of preparation. However, not all preparation leads to confidence. Only preparation that leads to success produces confidence. Moreover, success is a matter of perception. […]