experience the success
“You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” Michael Jordan You put in the hours of training and listened to the coach’s instructions, yet just before you go on the court; your mind starts to focus on things beyond your control. By focusing on the opponent’s size, speed, strength, or on […]
“We compete, not so much against an opponent, but against ourselves. The real test is this: Did I make my best effort on every play?” Bud Wilkinson What makes a good coach? Among other things, a good coach can raise an athlete’s confidence and improve their performance. A good coach will be even-tempered, level-headed, and […]
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi What is so wrong about wanting to have a perfect game athlete often asks. Well, apart from the fact that a perfect game is impossible, not much else. There is nothing wrong with an athlete who works hard towards perfecting […]
“Do not permit what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden In sports psychology for basketball, expectations can be divided into two types – Realistic and Unrealistic. Realistic Expectations can be defined as things that an athlete can achieve within their ability while pursuing their goals. These expectations are healthy […]
“Basketball is my passion; I love it. But my family and friends mean everything to me. That’s what’s important.” Lebron James Lebron James is a professional basketball leader, champion, role model, and league superstar who makes a name for himself on and off the court. In a quick-paced game of speed and athleticism, every player […]
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan Athletes of all ages, at all levels of competition and […]