Elite Athletes Adopt the Mindset of The Original Meaning of Competition

Everybody likes to win. However, everybody does not like to compete. Most people prefer the easy win over an unworthy competitor vs. the tough loss against a worthy competitor. The reason for this starts with one’s mindset on how they view competition. If your mindset is one that sees the purpose of competition as a […]

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10 Unforced Errors Athletes Must Avoid to Perform at Their Best

Unforced errors are typically what athletes view as in-game mistakes. These mistakes are a result of carelessness rather than the skill or effort of an opponent. While these tactical in-game errors are important to avoid, I’d like to offer an alternative perspective on unforced errors. Strategic unforced errors are what lead to these tactical unforced […]

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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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