If you are anything like me, every time your child is on the brink of participating in a big event you get a little nervous. The good thing is, you’re not alone. The bad thing is, it’s out of your control. Which may not be as bad as you think. The fact is the less […]
There are few things more damaging to an athlete’s mindset than having a habit of making excuses. When an athlete makes excuses such as “that wasn’t fair” or “they cheated” or “it was the ref’s fault” it’s a telltale sign that the athlete has an external locus of control. Locus of control is a term […]
One could argue that motivation is a must to get anyone to do anything uncomfortable. Indeed, the first thing I tell clients who hire me to work with an athlete is that mental skills training must start with motivation or it won’t work. However, I don’t approach motivation the way you would think. The way […]