Youth wrestling coaches knowing what to say to an anxious wrestler vs. an apathetic wrestler can help in one particular aspect of their job. It basically comes down to the most cliché moment in all of sports. Yes, it’s that moment when a coach attempts to give a motivational speech. I say attempt because although […]
Anxiety is a feeling of pressure, worry, or stress usually caused by an important upcoming event with an uncertain outcome. In sports, almost every competition has elements of importance and uncertainty. As a result, anxiety is a normal feeling all athletes must learn to deal with. Typically, when an athlete has anxiety before a sporting […]
There is one mental balancing act we all must manage if we want to become the best version of ourselves. It doesn’t matter if you are a parent or a child, a coach or an athlete, a boss or an individual contributor. Everyday of our life we must learn to effectively balance boredom and anxiety. […]