3 Mental Characteristics of the World’s Best Athletes
Some incredible athletes are just born with unsurpassed talent. But many more have to will themselves to greatness. As a sports psychologist, I’ve observed, studied, critiqued and coached athletes my [...]
The 6 WORST Sports Clichés of All Time: Mental Game
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: “We just gotta take it one game at a time, play our game, and have a do-or-die attitude the next time we play…” [...]
Lessons Learned From the USA's Ryder Cup Collapse
"You don't tug on Superman's cape." But that's exactly what the U.S. team did in the 2012 Ryder Cup. Through three matches, Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley (the duo nicknamed [...]
How to Resolve a Conflict With a Teammate
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." — Eleanor Roosevelt Conflicts with a teammate are tough on both you and your team. Most conflicts occur because of [...]
Three Don'ts of Mental Toughness
The margin between winning and losing is so slim that teams and players must find small ways to maximize their play. Often, this comes through learning what to avoid or [...]
Mental Toughness: Numbers Don't Lie
The numbers don't lie when it comes to mental toughness. Batting .333, scoring two goals in hockey, winning 6-3, 6-4 in tennis, shooting a 72 in golf, swimming a 21.26 [...]
