Perseverance is like any other mindset skill. It’s not something that you either have or don’t have, it is a skill that can be trained, improved, or lost without practice. Perseverance can open up doors that you otherwise couldn’t walk through. As you face difficult tests, intimidating presentations, and complex classwork, perseverance will be the…
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…
Injuries and other setbacks can be the best or the worst thing for you as a baseball player. But whether it is the best or worst depends all on how you choose to view it. Many athletes get injured and throw themselves a pity party – “why me”, “this was gonna be my year”, “I…
Being too cautious or hesitant. Being better in practice than in a game or tournament. Poor body language. Undermining your own potential. Low confidence. Very nervous before games, getting set, or pre whistle. Easily distracted during games. Struggles to bounce back after errors/mistakes. Too critical of yourself and obsessing about being perfect. Not aggressive or…
1. Indifference/Apathy – There’s no room for these doubtful feelings if you want to develop your skills and improve your performance. Always put in 110%. 2. Stubbornness – Being stubborn means your aren’t coachable. Being uncoachable probably will make you unsuccessful. However, being open-minded might expose a new skill or technique that you would’ve otherwise…
Here are the 7 Cardinal Sins of Mindset in Lacrosse Indifference/Apathy – There’s no room for these doubtful feelings if you want to develop your skills and improve your performance. Always put in 110%. Stubbornness – Being stubborn means you are not coachable. Being uncoachable will make you unsuccessful. However, being open-minded will…