Counterpoint: Talent is Not What You Have, It’s What You Do with What You Have

Most people think of talent as something you have. For example, fast twitch muscles that make you athletic or a creative mind that makes you artistic. Moreover, most people think of talent as something people are born with. While it’s true that research suggests that talent is something nature can give you, it also shows […]

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Embracing the “Peaking is a Mindset” Philosophy of Coach Tom Brands

March is one of my favorite times of year. Yes, it’s March Madness, or what wrestlers like to call Mat Madness. Starting with the cycle of conference championships and ending with the NCAA championship, college peaking season is upon us. With that said, peaking is such an esoteric concept in sports. Many try, few are […]

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The Mindset of an Elite Athlete

One thing I constantly preach to athletes is that they must work on becoming optimist if they want to be elite. To be considered elite an athlete must first outperform someone who is currently considered elite. In other words, to be the best you must beat the best. Therefore, the primary requirement of becoming an […]

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