Without confidence, an athlete is just a shell of their true self. Unquestionably, confidence is the fundamental building block for every aspect of performance, mental toughness, and resilience in sports. Therefore, if an athlete lacks confidence, then that must be the #1 priority in their training. All other training will suffer until this fundamental building […]
Let’s say an athlete on the team is having trouble with their mental toughness when things get hard in practice. The athlete knows this, their teammates know this, and the coach knows this. Basically, it’s no secret that the athlete has a problem with mental toughness. Moreover, the coach doesn’t want this problem spilling over […]
Anxiety is a feeling of pressure, worry, or stress usually caused by an important upcoming event with an uncertain outcome. In sports, almost every competition has elements of importance and uncertainty. As a result, anxiety is a normal feeling all athletes must learn to deal with. Other than clinical disorders which are outside the scope […]