The Art of a Comeback

The Art of a Comeback   The best athletes in the world are consciously aware of what they are doing in the moment based on their previous best and worst performances, which allow them to have a clear mind to begin the comeback.   5 Minute Rule: Immediately following a poor performance it is important…

Read more

The 7 C’s Challenge

The 7 C’s Challenge   Are you  looking for a fun way to motivate and maximize the mental toughness within your team?  “The 7 C’s Challenge” can provide a great opportunity for you to fulfill these needs personally or within your team.   The 7 C’s Challenge is a 105 day challenge from Memorial Day…

Read more

The 7 Cardinal Sins of Mindset in Basketball

  1. Indifference/Apathy- there is no room for half-hearted intensity in this sport. — Rebounding: You can’t just jump for the ball ·        Box someone out ·        Connect, and create contact with someone ·        If shooting, hustle into the paint and crash ·        Be powerful, make it intentional every time ·        Read the ball, if…

Read more

The 4 Mindset Principles

The 4 Mindset Principles   Here is a simple but very effective strategy to incorporate with your team before and after every practice. Have your team stand up and recite the mindset principles listed below out loud and together. At first it may seem awkward but let’s face it doing anything for the first time…

Read more