One of the biggest problems in society today is the prevalence of “cognitive dissonance”- the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change. Cognitive dissonance is a trait common to those who lack mental toughness and commitment. There is no place for it in the mind…
How To Build More Aggressive Athletes We often hear from parents and coaches that their athletes are just too nice, cautious, hesitant or conservative during competitions. However, many of these same athletes tend to be much more aggressive during practices. So how do we flip that script to obtain consistent behavior in practices and…
How to Bounce Back from a Loss You are a human, you make mistakes. You can’t win every game. In fact, if that were possible, you would likely get bored with your soccer since it was not a challenge to you. There is a simple but effective way to deal with ALL losses, errors,…
You are a human, you make mistakes. There is a simple but effective way to deal with ALL losses, errors, mistakes, etc: extract the lesson, commit the lesson to memory, forgive yourself, and move forward with confidence. It is important that you do not repeat your mistakes, so you should note your shortcomings and…
How to become a 1 in a million coach If you want to have a 1 in a million team then you need to be carrying out the actions of a 1 in a million coach. Here are 6 simple suggestions that can make a huge impact on your team’s culture and future. …
How Coaches Can Motivate Their Athletes During COVID19? Finding creative ways to stay motivated could not be more important than now in the current uncertain times that we are all living in. Coaches often rely on their in person interactions to motivate and inspire their athletes, which unfortunately cannot happen in all areas of…