DURABLE MIND HACK
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Blog posts sourced from athletes, coaches and parents that address relevant scenarios, while providing strategic tactics for improved performance.
Stay In Your Lane
I have some of my players that are so focused on what their teammates are or are not doing, it is creating additional drama and they are losing sight of their own responsibilities. I appreciate having extra eyes on the field but it's not their role. Any suggestions?
I’m Concerned About Leading My Teammates and Friends
I have just been selected captain and I have so many friends on the team. I know I am going to ask them to do things they don't want to do or have to call out challenging behavior at times, but I don’t want my role to hurt our friendship either.
Organization: A Few Simple Keys To Success
I always seem to be running late. It's usually because I'm trying to find something I need for practice or the game, and the coach gets noticeably frustrated with me. I also get super irritated with other teammates when I'm trying to get out on the ice. I don't want to be frustrated, so what do you suggest?
Is Your Locker Room Ready To Inspire?
Our locker room is so dingy and dirty. This is where we get prepared for games and where we come to after a big win or substantial defeat. It should feel like a safe haven or refuge of reflection.
Let’s Not Confuse Rituals With Superstitions
Ever since I wore my grandmothers necklace we have won our games. I took it off sometime before I went to bed and now I can't find it. Did I jinx our winning streak?
Factors of Influence: Before the Game Begins
I know I am an emotional athlete. Because of that, I find myself hyped up before my game even starts and it certainly doesn't help my performance. Why do I let these things bother me?
Please Don’t EVAH!: Requests From Parent[s] To Their Athlete[s]
I know my athlete has a lot on their plate, but it is hard keeping my composure when I have repeatedly expressed by expectations am I asking too much?
Please Don’t EVAH!: Requests From A Coach To Their Athletes
It’s easy to get athletes aligned to the end result of winning, but it seems like it maybe harder to align to my list of “Don’t Evah’s”