Research Shows Fatigue More Mental Than Most People Think

Recently I came across some research that confirmed what I already new intuitively. Fatigue can be just as much about your level of mental toughness as it is your physical toughness. In the sports world when an athlete gases out, fans often blame the athlete’s physical conditioning, or lack thereof. The truth is an athlete […]

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The Overlooked Aspect of Mental Toughness Young Athletes Must Learn

Mental toughness is something young athletes must learn. Although there is no conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, research shows that both nature and nurture play a role. Given that we have no control over the nature of our children once they’re born, we must focus on the nurture. This is why mental toughness […]

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Research Shows That Four Things Make Youth Sports Fun for Kids

A recent clinical report on youth sports from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that there are four things that make youth sports fun for kids. 1) Trying Hard Trying hard is nothing to be ashamed of. Recently talking with some middle school kids I got the perception that “try hard” kids get looked down upon. […]

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