Bring this tactic into your mental game - it's for every sport. ---- But first, know these hard facts about mental toughness: 1) It's not magic; 2) It's not genetic. Being mentally tough is not a magical wonder that randomly happens. And the idea that "some have it, some don't" is a ridiculous, outdated myth. Mental toughness for young athletes is a competitive mindset they develop . The exact same way they develop strength, speed, and physical skill. We all get nervous. We'r

Adrenaline as a superpower. Adrenaline is like plugging into an electric outlet. No matter how well-prepared a competitor might be, adrenaline will always surge during a competition. The mental game task is to contain it and use it. When handled with mental toughness adrenaline is like plugging into an electric outlet. The Problem The problem is, adrenaline has a negative association because it’s typically linked to being startled or frightened. But adrenaline is also linked

Are confidence and mental toughness the same? The answer to this key performance question is important. What you believe changes how you mentally prepare for competition. NO! Confidence and mental toughness are not the same. No one had asked this question until we did in 2002. To us it was obvious that confidence and mental toughness are not the same. Here's our rationale. The Confidence Myth This is the myth: If we crank up our confidence a couple of notches we won't be ha

This brief article will answer the proposed questions by describing what precision lifting is not, and by listing some of the main...