“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying again.” Michael Jordan Among athletes, there is a quest for perfection. However, this quest can lead to overtraining, injury, and impaired recovery from injury. It can also make athletes less competitive in the game. Perfectionism makes athletes less confident about your […]

“I can’t stand a ballplayer who plays in fear. Any fellow who has a good shot has got to take it and keep taking it. So he misses – so what?” Red Auerbach Every athlete should be concerned with how stress and anxiety affect their performance. Although each athlete reacts to the stress and anxiety […]

“My success is the outcome of my work. I am willing to do the work.” Delice Coffey Did you know? Athlete’s basketball mental toughness is as important as their physical strength. Sports Psychologists Dr. John Bartholomew and Dr. Esbelle Jowers research show that mental toughness is the main reason top athletes’ minds and bodies work […]