​10 Ways to Build Confidence at a Meet

10 Ways to Build Confidence at a Meet   I don’t need to sell anyone on the importance of confidence in track and field. Simply put, it’s an absolute must – It separates the good from the great, and the elite from everyone else. Our 1-1 mindset program is all about practical Track & Field-specific…

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Top 10 Mental Mistakes Track and Field Athletes Make

Top 10 Mental Mistakes Track and Field Athletes Make   Getting involved in the hype by reading the papers, social media and/or looking up your stats. After your season is over, then you can check this stuff out. During the season, focus on always improving. Associating with negative people. They will slow you down and…

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10 qualities of a winner on and off the track

​1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss practices and workouts. But you have a winning mentality when you stick to your commitments even when conditions are not ideal.  2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winners keep an open mind and learn what you can from anyone you can. They don’t write…

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10 Mindset Tips for Track Meets

10 Mindset Tips for Track Meets   Recharge your battery in between events that you compete in. Don’t watch a lot of the other people run, jump, or throw so that you can detach yourself emotionally and mentally while you aren’t competing. Get away from the track when there is some time to do so.…

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10 mindset red flags in track and field

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…

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10 ways parents can help their kids perform their best

1. Verbally & Nonverbally communicate you believe in them. Great parents believe in their kids and communicate it regularly. You can TELL them and SHOW them that you believe they can do anything. 2. Verbally & Nonverbally communicate that you accept them, love them, & are proud of them NO MATTER WHAT. Let them know that…

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