by Tim Nash
You know what’s interesting? Watch a group of 12- and 13-year-old female soccer players go through a goal-setting session.
There was roughly 50 of them in a conference room which was not built with acoustical quality to match the high-pitch decibel level girls can reach. Once they quieted down, however, they were (mostly) all business. [Read more…]
by Tim Nash
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…]
by Tim Nash
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…]