We, as athletes, are all guilty of doing this. We end up stereotyping our opponents before even playing against them. We hear that they are tall, haven’t lost a game all year because of their skill, where they grew up, etc., which can really create some serious mental blocks. This can go the other way…
All the teams in the final 4. Men’s: Loyola IL vs. Michigan, Villanova vs. Kansas. Women’s: Louisville vs. Mississippi State and UCONN vs. Notre Dame. Clearly these teams emphasize consistent values and principles. They are prioritized over results. And clearly the results take care of themselves. Loyola biggest fan, Sister Jean, keeps the team motivated as…
Mental toughness and confidence go hand and hand even though they are different from one another. Is there a time when you have used mental toughness and confidence in a situation of stress?Example:After high school, I have been applying to many different colleges to play basketball at. I been going many campus tours and trying…