Pressure burst pipes, but pressure also makes diamonds. So, what is a parent to do when raising an athlete? Do you use pressure to push your child to be an elite athlete (a diamond)? If so, how can you be sure that your pressure won’t cause your child to burn out (burst their pipes) before […]
One of the most misunderstood mental failures in sports is the act of choking. There is nothing more pitiful than an athlete who is a superstar 99% of the time, but then chokes under pressure 1% of the time. Unfortunately, that 1% represents those critical moments that will define the athlete’s legacy. From the outside […]
Is there anything worse in sports than choking under pressure? An athlete or team losing a big lead or making unforced errors when victory is within reach are of the most infamous moments in sports history. There is nothing that exposes the lack of mental toughness more than choking under pressure like this. Unquestionably, if […]