Self-esteem is a product of standards and expectations. If you have low standards and low expectations, it’s easier to build your self-esteem than when you have high standards and high expectations. This is why so many athletes have low self-esteem. Athletes have extremely high standards and expectations. Therefore, the instinctive way to increase their self-esteem […]
Risk taking is a concept many people misunderstand. By and large, most people automatically assume that taking risks is a negative behavior. However, elite coaches and athletes know better. If you ask any elite level coach or athlete what it takes to break out, their answer will almost always include the ability to take calculated […]
John Wooden is known for his many great quotes. As arguably the most quotable coach in history, it should be of no surprise that he has a fantastic quote that sums up the goal of mental skills training very eloquently. In his book Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court, […]