Conditioning Against Fatigue in Sports is 100% Mental

When an athlete is running laps or sprints to increase their endurance, it’s easy to see the physical effort. However, the physical effort is not what conditions an athlete. An athlete could learn how to master the process of conditioning in practice and still find themselves facing extreme fatigue in a competition. The reason for […]

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Embracing Failure on the Path to Success Requires One Ingredient

Most people won’t embrace failure on their path to seek success. Most people choose opportunities that limit their chances of failure, and rightfully so. Failure is painful. However, on the path to success pain is often a requirement. As renowned sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais reminds people so often: The reason people change is because of pain. It’s […]

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How Coaches Can Help Young Athletes Overcome Motivation to Avoid Pain

The best form of motivation is natural motivation. Research from psychologist Edward Deci suggests that this natural form of motivation or as he calls it intrinsic motivation is a far stronger motivator than extrinsic or external motivation. When it comes to the average human, the most natural form of intrinsic motivation is to avoid pain. […]

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