
Mental Techniques for Handling the Pressure of Tryouts
Tryouts bring pressure; even for athletes who love the competition. They feel different than regular practices or games because the stakes seem higher. There’s uncertainty.

Tryouts bring pressure; even for athletes who love the competition. They feel different than regular practices or games because the stakes seem higher. There’s uncertainty.

The zone is different for everyone. Some athletes get amped up, and others prefer to be calm. The zone is the mental space where athletes

Why Breathing Matters Before a Game Game day always brings a mix of excitement and nerves. Whether you’re lacing up for your first start or

Habits are awesome tools for developing your game. If you don’t believe me, look back at part 1 of this series. But changing your behavior

If you play sports long enough, you’re going to have “one of those moments.” Missing the easy shot, striking out with the bases loaded, or

Every athlete hits a performance slump at some point. Maybe your shots aren’t falling, your timing feels off, or you’re second-guessing every move. It can

Habits are an unbelievably powerful tool for shaping behavior. But they’re often overlooked as a way to improve your training.
Here’s why you should focus on developing training habits:

Growing up in southern California meant that I was raised around insanely talented athletes. Some are In professional sports now, many should’ve made it, and

Getting benched or seeing limited playing time is one of the most frustrating aspect of playing sports. Whether the situation was caused by underperformance, repeated

I once came across an article titled, “The Most Dangerous Place in the World.” When I began reading, I was surprised to find that this

The key to being successful in big games is in the preparation. Winning is a habit and developing it requires you to prepare yourself mentally

We are all creatures of habit. We enjoy sticking to a routine because it creates a sense of security for us. In our minds, habits