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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Everything negative – pressure, challenges – are all an opportunity for me to rise.” Kobe Bryant Most athletes possess the ability to remain confident when things are going their way. An athlete with strong basketball confidence and mental toughness maintains a positive mindset and focus despite their surroundings, whether good or bad. The game of […]
Giving yourself permission to lose guarantees a loss. Pat Riley Ever witnessed an athlete with tremendous talent that somehow couldn’t manage to fully perform at their best? There are usually glimpses of promise, but consistency and mental toughness are nowhere within their abilities. Certainly physical ability and talent are a must on the basketball court, […]