Popular opinion is that encouraging kids is good, pushing them is bad. I tend to agree that this is a good rule of thumb. However, how can a parent know when they have crossed the line from encouraging to pushing? Looking at the basic dictionary definition of the two words gives us a fairly good […]
Mental toughness is something parents and coaches have to proactively build in young athletes. Although it may appear that some kids are born tough while others aren’t, research shows that this is only partially true. Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both nature and nurture […]
The golden triangle of peak performance in sports is intention, attention, and harmony. Previously I wrote that not having the right intention and attention causes distractions that sabotage performance. Today, I intend to show how harmony between your intention and attention drives peak performance. In order for the golden triangle to take shape for an […]