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…]

Lawnmower Parents Hurt Player Development

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You’ve heard of Helicopter Parents, right? If not, they are the parents that hover over their children to the point of smothering.

These parents are common in sports. They are in near-constant contact with the coach, they pack and carry their kid’s bag, and they never have to tell their child to remember something because they’ve already taken care of it. [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…]