Confidence has a major impact on performance. Confidence, or lack thereof often creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. As the classic Henry Ford quote states: If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right. Furthermore, confidence is one of the 4 areas you must proactively build for mental toughness. […]
Mental toughness is a favorite topic of conversation among parents on the sidelines of almost any youth practice. So it shouldn’t surprise you that during the week of the Georgia Kids State Wrestling Championship that I found myself in multiple discussions on this topic. I’m the type of person who likes to center conversations like […]
I love the red pill vs. blue pill metaphor from the movie Matrix. Take the red pill and face the harsh realities of life. Take the blue pill and live in a fantasy land. This is the choice that parents raising athletes have. The Red Pill The red pill is facing the reality your child […]