There are two reasons why people consider elite athletes, elite. 1) They have performed consistently great over a statistically significant amount of time. 2) When they compete against other elite athletes at the most important competitions, they continue to perform at this high level. So, how is it possible that an elite athlete can lose […]
When an athlete lacks confidence, a coach must intervene. Lacking confidence is not a problem that solves itself. While there are many different interventions that may be necessary depending on the athlete’s situation, there is one lesson that must proceed everything else. First and foremost, coaches must teach athletes that confidence is a matter of […]
Without confidence, an athlete is just a shell of their true self. In other words, no athlete can be the best version of themself without it. No matter how much an athlete increases their skill level, it will never be enough if they don’t build their confidence simultaneously. As a parent or coach, you must […]