Imagine driving a high performance car, say a Lamborghini, on a race track. You start the car and you begin to drive. You give it more gas, you shift the gears, and your speed climbs. You feel your car moving faster and faster until all of a sudden…you hit a plateau. Your speed remains constant…
Top 10 Worst Thoughts Before Game Time “I have to…” “I need to…” “I ought to…” “I should…” “I must…” “This is it OR This is everything..” “Do or die” “Make it or break it” “It’s now or never” “Don’t miss “OR “Don’t (anything)” All competitions and practices are important, but nothing is “special.”…
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…
10 Mindset Red Flags in Track and Field Being too cautious or hesitant. Have you ever been afraid of getting tired in a race and started your pace too slow? Your trust that you have trained properly is non-existent. Your last 400 meters are off the charts because of your inability to pace yourself. This…
Predator vs. Prey Track Athlete You have a choice each moment on the track, in school and in life. Are you going to be the Predator or the Prey? When you think about the Animal Kingdom there are two types of animals: Predator animals and their Prey. There are key differences between these two types…
There is always another level in you no matter who you are. Whether you’re a JV 100 meter sprinter or Usain Bolt, you have another level in you. My dad has always been my role model. When I was a kid my dad would always ask my brothers and I, what is the biggest room…