Why do athletes get in their own way? Under pressure, the challenge to play with freedom is even greater. Often times, athletes want so badly to perform well or win that they think if they try harder, be more serious, and focus on technique they will execute better. Ironically, it’s the exact … [Read more...]

Sports – at any level – is a game of confidence. When you have it, your skills shine. When confidence sinks, you don’t perform up to your capabilities. But confidence for many athletes is too fragile or fleeting in my opinion. Too many athletes allow their confidence to go up or down rapidly … [Read more...]

Do you have a mental preparation routine you use prior to each competition? The pregame warm up is much more than a physical warm up. You have to use this time to be mentally ready to compete. Most top athletes use pregame mental preparation routines to feel ready to perform their best and … [Read more...]

Rafael Nadal, the number two player in the world today, is known for his mental toughness on the men’s pro tennis tour. He’s won several tournaments on his aggressive style of play and mental toughness including the 2011 French Open. But last week, Djokovic defeated Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 in … [Read more...]

Does your training have a built in mental and emotional dynamicthat helps you learn mental toughness and perform your best when it counts? Are you or your team practicing for optimal transfer--mental and physical--to competition? Today’s coaches tend to focus their efforts on technical drills … [Read more...]