There is Only One Way to Gain Confidence — Forget Shortcuts

The essence of confidence is the belief that one can and will succeed. This belief does not come out of thin air. It’s not something you’re born with and it’s not something a parent, friend, or coach can talk you into believing. Confidence does not come from motivational speeches, positive self-talk, and it can’t even […]

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The Teaching Opportunity Youth Wrestling Coaches are Missing

Practice schedules are tight. Youth wrestling coaches must get a lot done with little time and resources. As a result, assigning young wrestlers homework may be the best way to get them to develop their mental skills with the least amount of disruption to the normal practice routine. Specifically, there are 5 mental skills youth […]

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How to Use the Little Voice in Your Head to Help You and Not Hurt You

Everybody has a little voice in their head. Some people have a little voice that cheers them on. Others have a little voice that attempts to stop them from pushing through pain, fear, and worry. If you have a little voice in your head that cheers you on, embracing it is easy. It’s a unique […]

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