The Process of Developing a Young Athlete’s Mental Toughness

Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both nature and nurture play a role. So it’s safe to assume that only about half of the factors that lead to mental toughness come from nature, while the other half come from nurture. Obviously, once an athlete has a […]

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This Element of Self-Motivation is Difficult for Many Sports Parents

Self-motivation is the primary ingredient you need to pursue a difficult goal. It’s exponentially harder to achieve a difficult goal when you don’t have motivation that comes from within. In the short term, a promise of a reward or the fear of punishment can be all the motivation you need. However, in the time required […]

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How I Help Young Athletes Find the Right Goals for their Unique Personality

When pursuing difficult goals, the process must be the goal, and the goal must serve as your compass. When the process is the goal, then achieving your goal is 100% within your control. By having complete control, you eliminate all excuses. What’s more, you must accurately set your compass with the right goals to ensure […]

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