Attacking the ball in volleyball is one of my favorite things to do – and I’m sure it’s a lot of peoples’ favorite thing to do just because it is so satisfying getting that awesome kill! We all see those highlight videos of middle hitters hitting in front of…
Being an athlete and a competitor, we are put in lots of situations that leave us frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, or let down. But how we react to those situations and how we handle ourselves during these tough situations are what defines us as athletes and people. We are going to run through a few…
PREDATOR MINDSET The ultimate guide to success in Sports, School, Business, & Life Deep in the African savanna, a lion patiently watches a gazelle. The lion crouches in the tall grass and stalks ahead, gazing intently at its prey. The gazelle hears a faint rustling and looks up. Its eyes dart from left to…
I’m sure you’ve heard of visualization before from a coach, teammate, or other resource. Just from the word, you can deduce that visualization is visualizing or picturing something – when using visualization in sports, you picture yourself succeeding in your sport. If you’ve used it before and enjoy this mental tool – great! I…
One of the most daunting things that haunt athletes is the possibility of getting injured which prevents them from playing their sport. We all hear those scary stories about “career-ending injuries” and that sparks a lot of fear into us. Unfortunately, injuries are common amongst athletes because we are putting our bodies through strenuous…
We all know what mindset is – we’ve heard coaches, teachers, parents and teammates mentioning it and its importance. Sports movies and tv shows always have scenes in which mindset is the main topic. There are even organizations (like ours!) dedicated to educating athletes about mindset and providing guidance to help develop mindset. But…