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Proper Sports Preparation Leads To Confidence During Competition

2016-01-14T15:52:49+08:00

Proper sports preparation is crucial to success. It gives youth athletes confidence that they need to overcome challenges and realize their full potential! In the video below Peter Vidmar, writer of the amazing book "Risk, Originality and Virtuosity", wants you to Learn How Sports Preparation Leads To Confidence In Competition.     Read on and discover how being prepared will help youth athletes build confidence in a competitive setting. We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments, please do leave a comment below! I think my best performances usually came after a culmination of really good physical performances beforehand, [...]

Proper Sports Preparation Leads To Confidence During Competition2016-01-14T15:52:49+08:00

Inspiring Youth Athletes: The Bob Feller Act Of Valor Baseball Award

2016-01-14T15:52:24+08:00

Today we have a special guest post from Peter Fertig, who recently created an award in honor of Hall of Famer Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians. Mr. Feller, a World War II Navy Veteran, was one of Peter’s heroes not because he was one of the best baseball pitcher’s ever to play in the 20th century, but because of what he gave up to defend this country in an uncertain time in our history. Hopefully his article will get you thinking honor, what your country means to you and what are your highest values…love to hear your thoughts and reactions [...]

Inspiring Youth Athletes: The Bob Feller Act Of Valor Baseball Award2016-01-14T15:52:24+08:00

The Psychology Of Competition In Sports

2016-01-14T15:54:53+08:00

Let's talk about the Psychology of Competition in Sports. How do you create a winning mindset so you are prepared and ready when it comes to competition time? Today we are sharing insights on The Psychology of Competition from Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Vidmar. This is Part One from Wendy Lynne, Director of Mental Toughness Academy's interview with Peter.   I had a motto and many of us in the gym have this motto at UCLA. And the motto is this, "Practice as if its competition, but compete as if its practice." Meaning everyday matters. It is easy in [...]

The Psychology Of Competition In Sports2016-01-14T15:54:53+08:00

How To Build Confidence When Coaching Boys Vs Girls

2016-01-14T15:57:04+08:00

Girls and boys each their have unique needs when it comes training. In this video, Coach Jen Croneberger discusses ways on How To Build Confidence When Coaching Boys vs Girls. Coach Jen works with many community groups helping girls with leadership, teaching motivation and confidence.   Read on to find out more about the different approaches for you to build confidence among boys and girls. Make your thoughts known by leaving a comment below! Both boys and girls suffer from confidence issues. I think for females there is a lot more of an "I don't want to let anyone [...]

How To Build Confidence When Coaching Boys Vs Girls2016-01-14T15:57:04+08:00

Overcoming Fear In Sports Leads To Trust and Respect

2016-01-14T15:59:21+08:00

Every youth sports athlete experiences fear especially in the game, sometimes even breaking them down. But what if you can use fear to your advantage? Every athlete experiences fear, especially right before a big game or event. Sometimes it even causes them to completely break down from the pressure. But what if you knew a way to use fear to your advantage? According to Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Vidmar, when an athlete is afraid of something or they have that fear that means they respect what they are doing and it is okay to have that fear. The question is how [...]

Overcoming Fear In Sports Leads To Trust and Respect2016-01-14T15:59:21+08:00

Coaching Tip: The Power Of Sports Mantras

2017-10-18T21:47:01+08:00

Coaches and parents have tremendous influence over their players’ behaviors and beliefs on and off the field.  Often, however, the big picture gets lost in young athlete’s minds because there are so many small pictures (details) to remember. Let’s start here by asking ourselves what is it that we really want our youth athletes to learn by participating in the sport? Hold that thought… Recently I thought back to my own experiences as a child and young athlete.  What really stood out for me was my mom constantly telling me, “You can do anything you want if you put your mind [...]

Coaching Tip: The Power Of Sports Mantras2017-10-18T21:47:01+08:00

Coaching Tips For Youth Basketball

2016-01-14T16:05:25+08:00

As youth sports coaches, we spend almost all of our energy preparing young athletes both mentally and physically for the next competition. Here's a few coaching tips for the new youth basketball (or any sport) season.Even after the state championship, or the biggest match of the year, there is always a new season to train for and another challenge to prepare for. But there comes a time in every young athlete's career when the last game of their very last season comes to pass. Just as we prepare our athletes to sustain mental toughness for the next big game, it is [...]

Coaching Tips For Youth Basketball2016-01-14T16:05:25+08:00

Failure in Sports: Learn How To Bounce Back Quickly

2016-01-14T16:06:12+08:00

Knowing how to move on from failure in sports is a great tool for a youth athlete to have on and off the game. This is part 4 of our series of interviews with Jen Croneberger, a mental game coach for the (NPF) Women's Professional Softball Team. In this video Coach Jen Croneberger wants you to Learn How To Bounce Back Quickly From Sports Mistakes. Make your thoughts known by leaving a comment below One of the things is to teach them how to recover quickly after mistakes, because if we don't then there is the doubt factor that [...]

Failure in Sports: Learn How To Bounce Back Quickly2016-01-14T16:06:12+08:00

How To Recover From Mistakes Or Choking

2016-01-14T16:07:06+08:00

Mistakes and chokes are bound to happen and can bring youth athletes down. Jen Croneberger, a Mental Game Coach for the Women's Professional Softball Team, has spent the last 10 years working with athletes, instilling confidence and building strength, both mentally and physically. This is part 3 of our series of interviews with Coach Jen, in this video she shares with us Tips On How To Recover From Mistake Or Choke From Sports.   One of the first questions I ask, when a player replays the mistake or choke and it continues to be a pattern, is I ask [...]

How To Recover From Mistakes Or Choking2016-01-14T16:07:06+08:00

Confidence Boosters To Overcome Performance Anxiety in Sports

2016-01-14T16:07:41+08:00

Are you self-critical of your performance after losing or not performing to your potential? If so, believe me, you are not alone! It is a natural tendency to criticize your performance after a loss and dwell on every mistake, beware it is a big confidence buster. You can overcome performance anxiety with these few tips. But first, ask yourself... When thinking about your game do you: • Focus on the mistakes you made? • Can't remember the good plays or shots • Don't feel satisfied even when you do well because you never perform up to your high standards • Expect [...]

Confidence Boosters To Overcome Performance Anxiety in Sports2016-01-14T16:07:41+08:00

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