Tag Archives: mental toughness

LA Lakers Problems Illustrate Importance of Team Chemistry

Loading up a team with superstars should guarantee a championship, right? Check the LA Lakers for that answer.

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Does a Lucky Number in Sports Help Athletic Performance?

Does wearing a lucky sports number have any real impact on athletic success? You might be surprised by the answer.

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Coaches & Sports Parents: Don’t Say “Don’t,” and Heres Why

Right now, don’t look behind you! What did you want to do when I said that?  If you are like most people, your urge was to do exactly what I said not to do – look behind you.  Interestingly, even …

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3 Reasons Why Cue Words Work & Increase Athletic Success

A cue word is simply a word, phrase, or acronym that is designed to help an athlete with improved confidence, focus, and inevitably better mental toughness and future athletic success.  I encourage all athletes to develop their own cue word, …

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If You Think (or Don’t Think) You Have Athletic Talent, You’re Right!

As people we are often easily influenced by what others in our life say about us – for better or for worse. For athletes this may be especially true, as some kids will play “over their head” and beyond what …

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