When you step on the field, what do you see? Grass? Goalposts? A spray-painted rectangle? Yard lines? Bleachers? Or do you visualize a game, and your role in it? For most athletes, it’s easier to see the physical aspects of the field ofplay – but very difficult to visualize themselves in that arena. Whichis an…
This morning, I had a realization. I was out for a run – just a quickjog around the block. It was all I had time for, but I needed it to clearmy head. I had gone all weekend without exercise; when I do that, Ifeel groggy and out of touch. I lose my edge. Before…
After a tough game or tournament that ends in a loss, it is typical for the excuses to just come pouring out. In a lot of ways, it’s a defense mechanism to avoid facing the disappointment of the loss. It’s much easier to blame the loss on someone or something else than to learn from…
1. Enjoy & Appreciate: You have worked so hard to obtain your strength and your current fitness level. Do a before and after side by side picture or a video of the same skill that was challenging to complete a couple years ago. You will be shocked at the develop within the body and skills…
Champion is not a title won in a moment – it is a habit developed over years of work, dedication, and perseverance. If you want to be a champion, whether in school, sports, or life, you have to practice being a champion every day. Want to be a champion? You will need to win first…
Imagine yourself being in the middle of a competitive match, and your opponentstarts to insult you in between sets. When you go out to play the next set, you are so upsetfrom the comments that your opponent made you can’t even focus. You are unsure whetheror not to address the comment, try to deliver a…