Confidence is the primary building block for every aspect of mental toughness and resilience in sports. Without confidence, an athlete is just a shell of their true self. Moreover, confidence is not something a young athlete just has naturally. Instead, confidence is something an athlete earns by developing skills in specific areas. Therefore, it’s perfectly […]
The fixed mindset and the growth mindset are two contrasting mindsets that create a stark difference to how an athlete deals with losing. Fixed Mindset Athletes with a fixed mindset expect things to come easy. When things don’t come easy, these athletes don’t try as hard. Moreover, if an athlete has a fixed mindset, losing […]
Mental skills training for athletes is the process of improving the skills that help athletes control the aspects of performance that are within their control and minimize the influence of what’s not within their control. This primarily includes the skills to increase emotional intelligence, resilience, focus, confidence, and mental toughness. To teach the various mental […]