Instincts trump strategy, period. Coaches obsess over game plans, but it’s the athletes with raw, unscripted intuition who often snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Yet, dismissing the strategic groundwork that shapes champions would be a mistake as colossal as ignoring the gut instincts that define them. The real magic happens at the crossroads […]
The little things matter so much because “how you do anything is how you do everything.” This statement is more than just a catchy phrase; it’s a fundamental truth for athletes. As a mental skills coach, I’ve seen firsthand how small details can make or break an athlete’s journey to achieve their goals. These details […]
In this essay I aim to unravel the two faces of mental toughness, comparing its manifestation in team sports with its counterpart in individual sports. I leverage studies, like those referenced by Trine University and TCU, which highlight how athletes in team sports experience less depression and anxiety than their counterparts in individual sports, owing […]