Pain tolerance is one of the most important ingredients in an athlete’s mental toughness. Mental toughness is a character trait athletes must earn by successfully completing activities that require mental toughness. These activities include those that cause uncomfortable emotions that trigger fear, fatigue, stress, and even boredom. If an athlete can’t deal with the pain […]
There are few things more damaging to an athlete’s mindset than having a habit of making excuses. When an athlete makes excuses such as “that wasn’t fair” or “they cheated” or “it was the ref’s fault” it’s a telltale sign that the athlete has an external locus of control. Locus of control is a term […]
Average athletes are average for a reason. It’s not luck, it’s not nature, and it’s not nurture. It’s one thing and one thing only. CHOICES! Simply stated, average athletes make average choices. It’s not that hard to do the research it takes to identify the behavior patterns of elite athletes. There are books like Peak […]