“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first steps to succeeding!” Coach Jim Valvano Much of building basketball confidence and mental toughness stems from handling negative situations and maintaining a positive mindset with unwavering focus. Adversity occurs everywhere in life, both in and out of the gym. The mentally tough athlete realizes that […]

What to do with a mistake? Recognize it, admit it, learn from it and forget it. Dean Smith The journey of developing and sustaining basketball confidence requires constant attention and deliberate mental preparation. Learning to deal with losses as well as success is critical to overall mental toughness. When faced with adversity or a slump, […]

“I’ve never had to rehab anything. This is so tough coming in doing the same thing every day. And then mentally, it can be tough. You’ve got to keep your spirits high, stay positive and come in every day with a mindset of trying to get better.” Russell Westbrook Any athlete that plays any sport […]