In the journey of athletic development, the relationship between mental toughness and confidence is symbiotic, but mental toughness often lays the foundation for building confidence. Mental toughness involves cultivating resilience, adaptability, and a strong mindset to navigate challenges effectively. When athletes develop these qualities, they become better equipped to handle setbacks and pressures, which in […]
The process of helping an athlete develop mental toughness is quite simple. There is only one way a coach can develop it. To develop an athlete’s mental toughness, coaches must help the athlete learn how to overcome mentally tough challenges. This requires facing real life pain, ideally positive training pain. Moreover, overcoming real life pain requires […]
Mental toughness is a product of both nature and nurture. Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both play a role. However, it’s difficult if not impossible to change someone’s nature, so that’s completely out of a parent’s control. This includes a child’s personality and what motivates […]