One of the most overused clichés to tell young athletes after they lose is that there’s no such thing as losing, only learning. Unfortunately, this statement doesn’t apply to all athletes. For some athletes a loss is just a loss because they don’t learn anything from it. However, there is a reason for this that makes […]
Confidence is the fundamental building block for every aspect of performance, mental toughness, and resilience in sports. For those who lack confidence, it’s critical to understand that confidence is a product of preparation. However, not all preparation leads to confidence. Only preparation that leads to success produces confidence. Moreover, success is a matter of perception. […]
There is a school of coaching that relies on the concept of breaking athletes so they can build them back up stronger. These coaches are extra hard on their athletes, particularly the ones who seem weaker than the others. Coaches do this using common tactics such as yelling at the athlete for minor mistakes, adding […]