This week is the week of the high school wrestling state championship in Georgia. I have one message for all the wrestlers in Georgia I work with. Do everything you can to avoid the mistake of focusing on the importance of this event. If there is one thing that causes athletes to underperform more than […]
I don’t make it a secret that I’m a process guy. Focusing on the process is an internal mindset that eliminates the ability to make excuses for external outcomes. Obviously, having a process mindset is not unique. Almost every sports psychologist, self-help guru, or coach will tell you that a process mindset is superior to […]
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 […]