Resilience 101: How Sports Parents Can Help Their Child Bounce Back from a Tough Loss

This week, I am facing a situation many of you may find familiar. My son failed to reach his goal to place in an important tournament he spent months completely focused on winning. Watching him grapple with disappointment is heart-wrenching. In moments like these, it’s easy to feel helpless and unsure of how to provide […]

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The #1 Mistake Athletes Make After Receiving Feedback

Feedback is a double-edged sword. While it holds the potential to significantly improve performance, its benefits are often lost due to a common yet critical mistake: procrastination. Athletes, whether seasoned or novices, frequently receive valuable insights from coaches or from their own experiences during competitions. However, the number one error they make is postponing the […]

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How to Learn from Failure by Naming What You Learned Something Memorable

To learn from failure, you first must learn three things about the experience: 1) What exactly did I do that led to failure? 2) What specific skills must I do differently to prevent what led to failure? 3) How can I turn what I must do differently into a memorable mental model? Psychologist Albert Bandura […]

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