Angelique Kerber: Going from Grit to Great! Much has been written about mental toughness in sports… Athletes talk about it, coaches talk about it, commentators talk about it and all athletes credit success to it. But what is it? What exactly is mental toughness? If you can define “it” in tangible terms, you can design […]
Rhonda Rousey: A Champion Comes Back Stronger
What does it mean to be a champion? Before reading any further, take a few minutes to really think about how you would define champion. The one common element everyone probably included was winning championship titles. Most people equate champion with championships. But the fact is that champions lose too. Serena Williams, 21 Grand Slam title […]
Greenwich, NYC and Beyond; a Parent’s Guide to Preventing Burnout
In Greenwich, CT where I live and in many towns across the USA, more children are playing sports year-round and specializing in one sport from an early age than ever before. Private coaches, constant travel and hours of daily practice are often the norm. Expenses, time commitment and expectations often lead to pressures on both […]
How Payton Manning Turns Injury Into Opportunity
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 […]