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“I have learned that peace is not the absence of trial, trouble, or torment but the presence of calm in the midst of them” Don Meyer The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure is directly linked to your performance on the court. It is a key athletic trait of successful basketball […]
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“Evaluate wins and losses objectively, by focusing more on effort and execution than on the outcome of the game” – Morgan Wootten The mind becomes the most critical part of an athlete at a certain level. Athletes with ultimate mental focus tend to outperform nearly every time, regardless of athletic talent. That’s why the ability […]
“Being afraid on the court means you’re not confident of your skills.” Michael Jordan Confidence is a skill rather than a personality trait. This skill can be mastered when you take active steps to control your mind. Nobody is born confident. Some athletes may be more confident than others because they have gotten praise and […]
“Never be ashamed of wanting to be a better you, period.” DeMar DeRozan This quote by DeMar DeRozan is a good one, to sum up, all four articles. No one should be ashamed of wanting to get better mentally. According to the research, DeRozan’s openness started the current movement in the NBA. He inspired Kelvin […]
“When you’re a professional athlete, you’re put on a pedestal, like you have some superpower … so there’s just no time to focus on your mental health.” Larry Sanders. According to research, five to ten percent of athletes experience stress. In many cases, sports help manage stress. Sports (and exercise) cause the body to release […]