Too often coaches teach young athletes to view mental toughness only through the lens of sports. As a result, athletes limit their perception of a mentally tough athlete to only a few attributes such as: thriving in the clutch, pushing through the pain of injury or fatigue, and overcoming adversity with grace. Yes, all these […]
One of my favorite mental reminders for sports parents is that comparison is the thief of joy. The reason why is because in youth sports, parents just can’t help themselves when it comes to comparisons. Some parents see their child’s teammates as their competitors. These parents won’t find joy until they’re confident their child is […]
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 […]