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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, […]
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“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding!” Coach Jim Valvano Much of building a solid basketball confidence and mental toughness stems from the ability to handle negative situations and maintain a positive mindset with unwavering focus. Adversity occurs everywhere in life, both in and out of the gym. The […]
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“Sometimes you’ve got to find a way. Today was one of those days. The biggest thing is how you respond. I just had to self-talk myself. It’s all about making a play.” Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade There are many components of basketball mental toughness and distractions of focus for an athlete to withstand on […]
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Failure is good. It’s fertilizer. Everything I’ve learned about coaching, I’ve learned from making mistakes. Rick Pitino The idea of “perfect” is often found in the vocabulary of athletes and coaches alike. “Perfect execution”. ”Perfect practice.” “Perfect shot”. While the concept of striving for perfection pushes players to achieve their ultimate best performance, problems occur […]
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No one plays this or any game perfectly. It’s the guy who recovers from his mistakes who wins. Phil Jackson All basketball athletes experience the feeling of missing a shot, committing a foul, or failing to execute a play. Negative situations are a part of the game. Understanding how to mentally process these situations, and […]
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