{"id":19170,"date":"2024-03-21T10:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T14:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=19170"},"modified":"2025-06-03T07:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T11:25:50","slug":"how-to-create-a-roadmap-for-mental-toughness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-create-a-roadmap-for-mental-toughness\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Roadmap for Mental Toughness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-toughness.jpg\" alt=\"How to Create a Roadmap for Mental Toughness\" class=\"wp-image-19171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-toughness.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental-toughness-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_mental_toughness_really_%E2%80%9Ca_thing%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Is mental toughness really &#8220;a thing&#8221;? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-create-a-roadmap-for-mental-toughness\/#Is_mental_toughness_really_%E2%80%9Ca_thing%E2%80%9D\" >Is mental toughness really &#8220;a thing&#8221;?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-create-a-roadmap-for-mental-toughness\/#Simply_stated_mental_toughness_is_the_%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%9D_factor\" >Simply stated, mental toughness is the &#8220;It&#8221; factor.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-create-a-roadmap-for-mental-toughness\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-create-a-roadmap-for-mental-toughness\/#Mental_Game_Coaching_for_Athletes\" >Mental Game Coaching for Athletes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is constantly mentioned in interviews after sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in practically every basketball conference tournament or NCAA tournament game, a commentator, coach, or player talks about mental <strong>toughness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But does mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> really exist? If so, what is it, and how can it be developed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simply_stated_mental_toughness_is_the_%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%9D_factor\"><\/span>Simply stated, mental toughness is the &#8220;It&#8221; factor.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> allows basketball teams to battle back when down 15 points at halftime in an elimination tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is the strength of mind that causes a gymnast to get back on the beam after falling during a routine to finish strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is the impetus that causes a golfer to continue grinding when playing without their &#8220;A&#8221; game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is the inner drive to compete and not give up, not give in, no matter the circumstances an athlete faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, yeah, mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is &#8220;<strong>a thing<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next question is, &#8220;Where does mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> come from?&#8221; Is mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> a genetic trait, or can it be developed through training?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prove that mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is not genetic, let&#8217;s look at two points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one, have you ever heard of an 8-year-old being described as mentally tough? Probably not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, if mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> were a genetic trait, you would see it in an athlete from the moment they started competing as a youth and continue through their high school, college, and professional athletic careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the genetic theory has been dismantled, let&#8217;s examine how an athlete can build mental <strong>toughness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental toughness starts with a desire and decision to battle and then a commitment to mental training. Like any skill development, mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is developed through training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One method of building mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> is training with a Mental Game Coach. A mental game coach helps athletes compete confidently, perform under pressure, control their focus during competitions, improve pre-game preparation, manage competitive emotions, and rebound from setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a mental game coach gives athletes the tools, strategies, and foundation to compete with mental <strong>toughness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you learn the basics of mental <strong>toughness<\/strong>, you can apply those skills in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the University of Alabama men&#8217;s basketball team suffered a frustrating loss in the 2024 SEC Tournament to the University of Florida, 102-88. The loss was the third time in their last eight games that the Crimson Tide has allowed an opponent to score 100-plus points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. feels it&#8217;s more of a mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> issue than a lack of physical ability for Alabama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WRIGHTSELL<\/strong>:\u00a0<em>&#8220;We have to be mentally <strong>tough<\/strong> to not make a shot and still be able to get a stop on defense, that&#8217;s the biggest thing on defense right now. Coach Oats has been challenging us on the mental <strong>toughness<\/strong>. He came in here after the game [and told us] if we want to win this thing, we&#8217;ve got to be mentally tough. In March Madness, you&#8217;ll probably see a different team &#8211; mentally <strong>tough<\/strong>, mentally better.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to compete with mental toughness, you need to train your mental <strong>toughness<\/strong>. The more committed you are to its training, the greater the benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a mental toughness training plan. What resources will you utilize? How will you implement mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> skills into training sessions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us if you want help with a mental <strong>toughness<\/strong> plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-succeed-as-an-athlete-despite-adversity\/\">How to Succeed as an Athlete Despite Adversity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-perform-under-pressure-with-confidence\/\">How to Perform Under Pressure with Confidence&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/what-is-excellence-in-sports\/\">What is Excellence in Sports?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mental_Game_Coaching_for_Athletes\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" title=\"Mental Game Coaching for Athletes\">Mental Game Coaching for Athletes<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tired of under performing in competition? 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Get expert&nbsp;<strong>mental performance coaching<\/strong>&nbsp;with our certified mental game coaching from anywhere in the world via video conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You or your athletes learn how to improve mental skills we teach to pro athletes and perform more consistently in competition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#3373dc\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is mental toughness really &#8220;a thing&#8221;? 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