Every athlete is different; therefore, every athlete needs a unique set of mental skills to optimize their performance. However, there are 10 basic mental skills that separate the best from the rest that are universal. How well an athlete incorporates these 10 mental skills into their training routine without mental lapses during the process of […]
Every athlete, regardless of sport, can leverage visualization techniques to help them get better. Visualization is a form of mental rehearsal where an athlete creates a moment of performance in their mind scripted to address the skills they need to be at their best. Sometimes a visualization practice is a factual re-creation of a previous […]
Performance plateaus are those phases in an athlete’s training cycle where the momentum once driving continuous improvement fades away. This can happen after a cycle of grueling preparation for a big event, after a rest break, or after coming back from an injury. It’s very frustrating for parents, coaches, and athletes to face a performance […]