Developing tough players and teams
There's a big body of research indicating that old school methods to develop mental toughness don't work. So what does?
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mental toughness
It’s how well they stay engaged that matters
Here's a quote describing exactly what elite performers are able to do when the internal and/or external pressure is on.
Looking more closely at practice length
Understanding how fatigue impacts on learning can help coaches create better, more effective practices, leading to greater development.
Making practices harder than games
We often hear that practices should be harder than matches, but how do we do that? This article offers some ways you can get there.
The mile run for volleyball players
Are you the sort of coach that uses a mile run (or something like it) with your teams? If so, I have some questions for you, and ideas for alternatives.
Mental fatigue and focus training
An article from the running arena brings up the subject of mental fatigue and focus and how they relate to athletic performance.
A couple ways to develop mental toughness
Here are a couple of ways you can create frustration, distraction, and pressure on your players in practice to help them become mentally tougher.
If you think it’s them you should think some more
It's easy to place blame on players for their lacking in things like coachability and mental toughness, but to do so is a form of hypocrisy.
Linking mental toughness to fitness and fatigue
A player's mental toughness is closely linked to their fitness and the amount of rest and recovery they get - both in the short and long-term.