The Key Ingredient Athletes Need to Enjoy the Process

It’s no secret that athletes who enjoy the process get better faster than those who don’t. However, the problem is most parents and coaches don’t know what to do when an athlete is not enjoying the process. Well, obviously, like most things there is no one size fits all solution to this problem. When an […]

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Counterpoint: Calling an Athlete Naturally Talented or Gifted is an Insult

Last weekend while at a wrestling tournament someone made the comment to me that my son was a naturally gifted athlete. Like most things people I don’t know say to me, I took this comment with a grain of salt. However, the memory of this moment hasn’t died easily. The truth is, I took this […]

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The Mindset Types That Make Elite Athletes Elite

History shows that the type of mindset an athlete has is more important than the type of athlete. Yes, sometimes elite athletes have more discipline, are stronger, and are more explosive. But sometimes they aren’t. The truth is traits like strength, speed, and self-control are just as common among the good athletes as they are […]

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