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Developing a strong basketball mental toughness requires a specific plan and exercises to intensify focus. Players at any level can improve their mental game of basketball when they invest the time and effort to improve their ability to focus on their goals. Process goals are mini goals that assist a player to focus their attention […]

According to the college football preseason polls, Notre Dame’s program did not register in the Top 25. Coach Brian Kelly along with his team never faltered in their focus and belief that they would achieve the elusive number one rank in the nation. With impressive wins on the road, and two overtime wins at home, […]
There are many football athletes that are held back by the fear of losing. Dealing with fear of failure is difficult as it results in a lot of anxiety and stress that sabotages the performance of the entire team. The fear of losing revolves around the perception of the player’s performance and the importance of […]
Any athlete facing the death of a close friend or loved one encounters many obstacles to gain emotional healing and regain a sense of “normalcy”. There are several steps throughout the grief process, but even after healing occurs, sadness can linger for a longer period of time from mourning the void in their life created […]
Athletes develop a mental toughness through the rigors of competition, whether the elevation of a win or the despair from a loss. However, the mental game of basketball sometimes plays a secondary role for toughness when an athlete is faced with the death of a friend or loved one. Life if often much more cruel […]

Basketball mental toughness is critical when performing under pressure. It’s a well-known fact that many players perform better under pressure. It’s a strange phenomenon but very true and well documented. It’s as if they thrive on a challenge and then somehow rise to the occasion and play exceptionally well, even above their capabilities at times. […]
