Risk Taking is an Important Mental Skill Coaches Forget to Teach

Risk taking is a concept many people misunderstand. By and large, most people automatically assume that taking risks is a negative behavior. However, elite coaches and athletes know better. If you ask any elite level coach or athlete what it takes to break out, their answer will almost always include the ability to take calculated […]

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Coaches Must Teach Athletes That Preparation is Not Just Physical

Coaches typically teach athletes that you can only earn the benefits of preparation through blood, sweat, and tears. The common belief is that the gold standard of preparation requires going above and beyond on physical preparation. Unquestionably, going above and beyond with physical preparation is a key to success. However, physical preparation is not what […]

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Mental Skills Training Must Start with Motivation or it Won’t Work

Mental skills training primarily focuses on teaching the skills to increase self-awareness, focus, confidence, and mental toughness. To teach the various mental skills to support each of these areas, clients must commit to an iterative process of assessment, measurement, goal setting, progression planning, and follow-through. This iterative process of mental skills training is uncomfortable by […]

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