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 And the idea that "some have it, some don't" is a ridiculous, outdated myth.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

Are confidence and mental toughness the same? Why is this important? Because the correct answer changes how you mentally prepare for competition. NO! Confidence and mental toughness are not the same. If we believe confidence is enough we're going to fail most of the time. In 2002, we first asked this important question. We made the distinction that confidence and mental toughness are not the same. Here's why. The Confidence Myth This is the myth: If we crank up our confiden