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Lacrosse Mental Game Tactics

2014-09-05T07:10:05+08:00

The sport of lacrosse is exploding across the country in popularity and so we wanted to share with you an article by Gavin Kent, a sports hypnotist who coaches junior and professional athletes on mental game tactics for lacrosse. Why Mental Toughness Is Important For Lacrosse... The wide-open, fast paced nature of lacrosse rewards creativity and ingenuity.   A variety of different looks, plays and schemes, require an adaptable game plan and dynamic strategies and tactics. Above all, lacrosse demands explosive athleticism combined with a high level of Mental Toughness! I interviewed a wide range of high school and college lacrosse coaches, [...]

Lacrosse Mental Game Tactics2014-09-05T07:10:05+08:00

Athlete Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn’t Work Hard

2015-10-29T13:30:48+08:00

A lot of kids think that an athlete has to have extraordinary talent to get to the top of the sports world.  Well you might be surprised by expert strength conditioning coach, Kurt Hester's belief that hard work beats talent, when that talent doesn't work hard. Kurt grew up in South Louisiana and learned a very young age that he would have to work to help his family out financially. Here is his inspiring story... I was raised by a single mom and started mowing lawns and washing cars around our neighborhood at the age of twelve to help buy food, [...]

Athlete Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn’t Work Hard2015-10-29T13:30:48+08:00

Baseball Mental Game Coaching Tips

2014-05-30T14:30:48+08:00

We are always happy to find expert coaches who believe strongly in teaching and coaching the mental side of the game along with they physical. Today we want to introduce you to an expert in baseball coaching tips, Jack Perconte and share with you his article on Baseball Mental Game Coaching Tips That Coaches Should Be Telling Their Players…. As we all know, there is both a mental and physical side to sports.  Mastering both is critical to achieving peak performances. The more superior an athlete is, the higher ceiling will be for their success. Players though, who are less physically [...]

Baseball Mental Game Coaching Tips2014-05-30T14:30:48+08:00

Resilience in Sports – Miracles Really Do Happen

2014-05-30T14:42:00+08:00

I wanted to introduce you to Bob Jackson, our new Northeast Manager in charge of business development for the Mental Toughness Academy. We talk a lot about resilience in sports as the cornerstone of mental toughness.  Resilience means being able to bounce back from losses and difficult experiences. Resilience is getting back on track quickly when things don't go your way. The 1980 US Men's Olympic hockey team is a perfect example of this resilience and was the team that the movie Miracle was based on. The team is often called the "Miracle On Ice" team. In the interview below, Bob [...]

Resilience in Sports – Miracles Really Do Happen2014-05-30T14:42:00+08:00

An Inspiring Baseball Story – How Dave Clark Overcame Polio To Play Professional Ball

2014-06-08T18:09:47+08:00

Ready to be inspired? Here is An Inspiring Baseball Story - How Dave Clark Overcame Polio To Play Professional Ball We were lucky enough to be introducing Dave Clark, an amazing person with an amazing story that clearly exemplifies mental toughness and a never give up attitude.  Imagine being 5-foot-2 and playing professional baseball. And not just playing, but managing, coaching, scouting, owning a professional barnstorming team that toured the country and traveling Europe as a representative of Major League Baseball. Now imagine doing it all on crutches due to polio. Watch and learn about his amazing baseball story on this video... [...]

An Inspiring Baseball Story – How Dave Clark Overcame Polio To Play Professional Ball2014-06-08T18:09:47+08:00

How Sports Can Help Your Child Build Good Character

2016-01-14T16:53:13+08:00

Does playing sports help kids develop self esteem and build good character?  Today's guest post from Coach Mario Sousa, who has been coaching youth sports for over 19 years, shares what he believes builds self confidence and self esteem when kids play sports. I believe the way to build a child's self-esteem is by teaching them how to set goals, work hard, accomplish tasks, understand the body, and learn from failure.   Introducing your child to sports is just one of the ways they can build these skills. Goal Setting:  Playing sports gives the child an enormous pool of goals to choose [...]

How Sports Can Help Your Child Build Good Character2016-01-14T16:53:13+08:00

Mental Toughness Quotes

2015-01-09T23:32:17+08:00

Need inspiration or motivation?  Check out these mental toughness quotes...   It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ~ Edmund Hillary, was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. What makes you really come together under pressure is determination and focus and toughness. ~ Debi Thomas You have to have the mentality of executing your game when you don’t feel like there’s a lot of hope. I think the best feeling is when somebody pushes you to the limit and you dig down a little bit extra. By the same token, you also need a little luck. Sometimes they come [...]

Mental Toughness Quotes2015-01-09T23:32:17+08:00

Mind Body Training System For Sports Excellence

2016-01-14T16:53:37+08:00

As we all know, both athletes young and old face emotions such as stress, anxiety and anger. When these emotions are stirred up, certain muscles stiffen in the shoulders, chest and elsewhere which can interfere with comfortable breathing and lead to performance declines. Today we have a guest post from movement specialist, Ed Barrera who will share with you some information and tips to help you change your bodies response to stress and anxiety. We can use our internal biofeedback system using mind body training exercises of our own sensory motor system to improve breathing, mental sharpness and lead us to [...]

Mind Body Training System For Sports Excellence2016-01-14T16:53:37+08:00

How Parents Can Play A Major Role In The College Recruiting Process

2016-01-14T16:54:34+08:00

There is a very important question that needs to be addressed and that is "How Parents Can Play A Major Role In The College Recruiting Process?" We all know our teenagers can't do it alone but how do parents help without taking over our teen's lives? There are many pieces to the college recruiting process that ultimately comes down to the high school student athlete’s ability to play their sport at the college level. The vital role parents can play in recruiting is when they are in an administrative capacity. This, I believe, is where parents can be very valuable to [...]

How Parents Can Play A Major Role In The College Recruiting Process2016-01-14T16:54:34+08:00

Sports Injuries: How To Get Past Them

2016-01-14T16:56:11+08:00

Getting injured in your sport is common place for active kids, but common sports injuries is also something all parents, coaches and athletes fear.  No one wants to be forced to stop playing.  How you handle your comeback is extremely important.  With the right mental attitude you can either come back ready to play or fearful and tentative. Tap here to watch a unique sports injury treatment video teaching you to use your mind to help overcome setbacks. Today we have a guest article from Emily Torres, CPFT, CMT, whose practice focuses on sports injury treatment and prevention and sports psychology.  [...]

Sports Injuries: How To Get Past Them2016-01-14T16:56:11+08:00

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