The most cliché moment in all of sports is that moment when a coach attempts to give a motivational speech. I say “attempt” because most coaches aren’t exactly cut out for the job of being a motivational speaker. Unfortunately, the vast majority of coaches miss the mark when trying to motivate. It’s usually not because […]
Pressure in the context of sports rears itself in the form of stress and anxiety. For young athletes who have their whole lives ahead of them, pressure situations should be few and far between. However, the truth is young athletes feel pressure all the time. Young athletes feel pressure to win, pressure to make a […]
Some athletes thrive under pressure and some fold under pressure. Both groups can enter pressure situations being known for past success. However, past success is not what dictates success under pressure. Furthermore, talent has less impact than you would think in separating these two groups. As a matter of fact, it’s possible for an athlete […]