Attitudes are Contagious; Catch a Good One

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Researching mental skills of elite athletes prodcues several qualities associated with psychologically strong athletes.

Confidence, ability to manage emotions, self-motivation, use of imagery, and the ability to focus.

And one of the most valuable qualities is the ability to maintain a positive attitude. Is attitude something that separates the mediocre players from the great ones? Alone, no. Combined with other positive qualities, yes. [Read more…]

Time for Improvement

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For a lot of teams, the season is just getting underway. You’ve probably played a game or two, maybe more, and your performance falls into one of three categories.

  • You were good, but there’s room for improvement.
  • You were okay and need to improve in several areas.
  • You were horrible and need to get better fast. [Read more…]