Injuries are an unfortunate but common occurrence among all athletes. Though the pain of an injury can be difficult to manage, the mental anguish of not playing is often excruciating. Like Manning, if you learn to maintain perspective, stay positive and focus on what’s in your power to control, you can return to your sport […]
Why “Going For It” Beats Playing It Safe
Getting a lead is the goal of every team as they head into the final minutes of a game. Why is it so hard for some teams to close out games when they have an early lead? You work your tail off executing your game plan and capitalizing on every opportunity to score. Your game […]
Do You Have a A Gold Medal Goal Plan?
Why is it so many athletes fall short of their pre-season resolutions to achieve? In the beginning of the season, the “motivation tank” is full and you are raring to go… But goals are merely dreams without a targeted goal plan. The First Step in Goal Setting No different than a New Year’s resolution, you […]
Sports Parenting: The Benefits of Letting Your Kids Fail
Parenting a young athlete, in many cases, may be more mentally grueling than competing… As sports parents, we don’t want our children to fail. We invest a lot of time, money, effort, emotion and energy to surround our “young athlete” with all the resources to be successful in their sport. When you see your young […]
Self-Doubt Equals Self-Destruction for Tennis Performance
Matches are, often, won or lost even before you set foot on the court. Mental demons, such as self-doubt, can be devastating to a tennis player’s confidence. Take a minute to review a match where self-doubt caused you to tank… During warm-ups, you may have noticed how talented your opponent was… Your anxiety steadily increased […]
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