Why Playing Video Games Before a Competition Is Bad for Athletes

It may appear harmless when an athlete is spending time playing video games to kill time before a competition. The athlete is not exerting any physical effort and it appears that they are relaxing. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Just because the body is relaxing does not mean the brain is relaxing. […]

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The #1 Reason Why Good Athletes Fail at Being Great Athletes

Good athletes are good because of their speed, strength, technique, and confidence. While it takes a commendable amount of time to develop these attributes, many athletes are willing to invest this time to be good. Subsequently, good athletes are a dime a dozen. On the other hand, great athletes are willing to do something extra […]

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Six Mental Skills Athletes Must Train to Build their Confidence

Confidence is the primary building block for every aspect of mental toughness and resilience in sports. Without confidence, an athlete is just a shell of their true self.  Moreover, confidence is not something a young athlete just has naturally. Instead, confidence is something an athlete earns by developing skills in specific areas. One of the […]

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