Just thinking about being nervous is nerve racking. Whenever you are nervous about a situation, do you feel like running away or preparing for what is coming? At times, you THINK it might be easier to avoid the situation. Is this going to help you in the end? Most likely no. Avoiding anything will never…
Before the storm happens, you must prepare for it. When you want to take a foul shot, you usually do the same routine before your shoot, right? Here’s an example of what I do. Right foot forward, left foot slightly back, flip the ball backwards to myself, squat down, pull my shorts up a little,…
Practice, scrimmages, championship games, tournaments, states, nationals, pick-up games, workouts, gym class, skill/drill work, etc. What do all of these have in common? They ALL should be viewed the same. The best athletes always compete at the same level no matter what level they are competing at. If they are practicing, they are still going…
Does it ever feel challenging to fall asleep on a daily basis? What about the night before a game? Do you ever think too much about the game, keeping you up at night, creating some anxiety, or feel nervous? Getting yourself in a pre-sleep routine will help you feel relaxed and prepared the night before…
For most of us, it is true that we are our own worst critic. With the pressure we add on ourselves, we also end up letting certain factors around us or our own mind games affect how we deal with things. It is natural to do this and almost everyone does this, but how do…
One of the best ways to become an aggressive athlete is to watch other athletes that are aggressive. Why would this be important? You are probably thinking that you should be out there doing it yourself compared to just watching someone else play basketball. Which yes, you need to mentally prepare yourself and physically go…