First I will state the obvious. Physical toughness is not the same as being physically strong. You could be physically strong and not physically tough. There is a clear distinction. Physical strength is easy to measure in a weight room. Furthermore, almost anyone can get physically strong in the weight room by simply following the […]
Children who consistently persevere through experiences that require resilience grow up to be resilient adults. Children who consistently persevere through experiences that require mental toughness grow up to be mentally tough adults. Therefore, if you think it’s important that your children grow into resilient and mentally tough adults, then consistently provide them with experiences that […]
One of the most common questions I hear from parents of struggling young athletes is how to help them develop mental toughness. The first time I tried to answer this question I began with the 4Cs model of mental toughness. This is a good framework to understand. Furthermore, I highly recommend it in theory, but […]